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UVA Health Launches Two National Clinical Trials to Combat Long COVID

2 months ago

• UVA Health has joined two NIH-sponsored clinical trials targeting sleep disorders and autonomic dysfunction in long COVID patients, addressing conditions affecting potentially 50 million Americans. • The RECOVER-SLEEP trial is testing medications including Solriamfetol and Modafinil for hypersomnia, while also examining light therapy and Melatonin for complex sleep disturbances in post-COVID patients. • The RECOVER-AUTONOMIC study focuses on treating postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) with intravenous immunoglobulins or ivabradine, alongside non-drug interventions like compression belts and high-salt diets.