Severe acute respiratory syndrome
MONDO:0005091A viral respiratory infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. It is transmitted through close person-to-person contact. It is manifested with high fever, headache, dry cough and myalgias. It may progress to pneumonia and cause death.
Also known as: SARS, SARS coronavirus caused disease or disorder, SARS coronavirus disease or disorder, SARS coronavirus infectious disease, acute respiratory coronavirus infection
33 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 30 tagged with Severe acute respiratory syndrome itself.
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Baby shampoo and mouthwash may fight COVID-19, study finds
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether using a baby shampoo nasal wash and Listerine mouthwash for 4 days could lower the amount of COVID-19 virus in the nose and throat of recently infected adults aged 18-65. Participants were randomly assigned to different wash combinations, including plain…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Minute chair test predict COVID-19 hospital needs?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a one-minute sit-to-stand test could help emergency doctors decide if COVID-19 patients need hospital care. The test measures oxygen levels and breathing effort during repeated standing from a chair. The trial aimed to reduce unnecessary hospital stays b…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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HIV drug fails to prove COVID-19 prevention in abandoned trial
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a daily pill used for HIV (TAF/FTC) could prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers at high risk of exposure. Over 1,300 workers were randomly assigned to get the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The trial was stopped early, so it's unclear if the drug had a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC