Phase 2 Trial Reports Symptom Gains With Bezisterim in Long COVID

A phase 2 trial assessed bezisterim as a treatment for long COVID. The drug showed safety and symptom improvements, with the strongest benefits reported for severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive issues.
A mid-stage study tested bezisterim in people with long COVID and reported that it was safe while symptoms improved. The largest gains were described for severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive problems. Long COVID can involve lasting symptoms, and researchers continue to seek treatments. These findings are early and would need confirmation before they could change care.
If confirmed, a treatment that improves long COVID symptoms could affect people with persistent fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive difficulties, along with their caregivers, workplaces, and health services. It may influence clinical conversations and research priorities. Because the evidence comes from a phase 2 trial, broader societal effects would depend on larger studies and regulatory decisions.