Using cardiac imaging to understand long-term symptoms in COVID-19 survivors
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Tissue Characterization Based Risk Stratification of Cardiopulmonary Symptoms, Effort Tolerance, and Prognosis Among COVID-19 Survivors
This study is looking at how heart scans can help find changes in the hearts of people who have recovered from COVID-19, to see if these changes are linked to symptoms like shortness of breath and tiredness, and it's for COVID-19 survivors in New York City.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904011 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can help identify heart tissue changes in individuals who have survived COVID-19. By examining these changes, the study aims to understand the relationship between heart health and ongoing symptoms such as breathlessness and fatigue. Patients will be recruited from a diverse registry of COVID-19 survivors in New York City, and their heart function will be assessed alongside their reported symptoms. The goal is to improve risk stratification and prognosis for these patients based on their cardiac health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have survived COVID-19 and are experiencing ongoing symptoms like fatigue or breathlessness.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been infected with COVID-19 or those without any cardiopulmonary symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management and treatment strategies for COVID-19 survivors experiencing persistent cardiopulmonary symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that cardiac imaging can reveal significant heart abnormalities in COVID-19 survivors, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Jiwon — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Kim, Jiwon
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.