COVID-19 Treatment: RECOVERY Trial

We are studying various treatments for COVID-19 to see if they can reduce death rates and help patients leave the hospital sooner. We also want to find out if these treatments can prevent severe breathing issues.

≤3 months 6-10 visits Confirmation phase (III)No Placebo Partially Remote Investigational Medicines Oral InjectionInfectious DiseasesPulmonology

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is a medicine that reduces inflammation and calms the immune system to treat allergies, swelling, and other inflammatory conditions.

Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and treat skin rashes, eczema, allergic reactions, and some hormone problems.

Tamiflu

Tamiflu is a medicine used to treat and prevent the flu by reducing symptoms and shortening the illness.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Baloxavir Marboxil

Baloxavir marboxil is an antiviral substance used to treat influenza by blocking the flu virus from multiplying.

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system to treat allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune conditions.

Dexamethasone Ph. Eur.

Dexamethasone Ph. Eur. is a steroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune response in various inflammatory and allergic conditions.

What experimental substances are being tested?

Experimental substances that are being investigated in this clinical trial. These are not yet approved for general use.

Prednisolone

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Aacidexam

Abix

Acecort

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Jessa Ziekenhuis

Infectious Diseases

Hasselt, Belgium

UZ Leuven

Respiratory Medicin

Heverlee, Belgium

Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent

Dept. of Respiratory Medicine

Ledeberg, Belgium

Sponsor: University Of Oxford

Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.