State-funded testing of COVID-19 treatment approved to start 3,000-person clinical trial

The Medical University of South Carolina is taking the next step in a clinical trial to help treat COVID-19 symptoms before they lead to hospitalization.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 1,009

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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COLUMBIA – For one in 10 people who catch the flu, COVID-19 or other respiratory viruses, the symptoms can turn life-threatening.

The Medical University of South Carolina wants to help treat those symptoms before they lead to hospitalization.

And it’s ready to take the next step in a clinical trial for a new drug that could make that happen.

MUSC will be looking for up to 3,000 South Carolinians to participate statewide via telemedicine.

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