Clinical Trial

SARS-CoV-2 and Herpesvirus Inhibition for Ending Long COVID Dysfunction

Study acronym: SHIELD
Not Yet Recruiting Phase 2
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Summary
The purpose of this research study is to test if the combination of three drugs, valacyclovir, celecoxib, and Paxlovid will decrease the symptoms of Long COVID in adults compared to a placebo (this does not contain the medications).
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07597902
Lead Sponsor Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Conditions Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19, Long COVID
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2026-06-01
Primary Completion 2028-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-19