Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 99

Exploring blood clotting mechanisms in COVID-19 patients

Official title: Cellular Effects of SARS-CoV-2 in Mediating Thrombotic Susceptibility

Run by University of Iowa · NCT05334615 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to understand how blood clotting works in hospitalized COVID-19 patients by looking at their blood samples over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Iowa
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Iowa City, Iowa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 21, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedApril 6, 2025
Trial IDNCT05334615 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include hospitalized adults aged 18 and older with confirmed COVID-19 or incidental COVID-19 infections.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of bleeding disorders, active cancer, or those who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study at the University of Iowa aims to investigate the mechanisms behind enhanced thrombin generation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. By collecting blood samples from patients at enrollment and weekly for up to 30 days, the study will analyze the activation of blood cells and their role in coagulopathy associated with COVID-19. The research builds on previous findings that suggest a link between COVID-19 and increased thrombin generation, which may contribute to severe complications. The longitudinal cohort design will provide insights into the duration and nature of these changes during hospitalization.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better understanding and management of coagulopathy in COVID-19 patients, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown potential links between COVID-19 and coagulopathy, but this specific mechanistic exploration is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion criteria

Subjects must meet all inclusion criteria in one of the following three categories:

1. Acute COVID-19

   * Hospital admission for management of symptoms related to COVID-19
   * Laboratory confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2 by either PCR or antigen testing within 4 weeks of hospital admission
   * Age ≥18 years
2. Incidental COVID-19

   * Hospital admission for indications unrelated to COVID-19 who are incidentally found to have infection with SARS-CoV-2
   * Age ≥18 years
3. Acute influenza

   * Hospital admission for clinical management of symptoms related to influenza
   * Laboratory confirmed infection with influenza A or influenza B within 4 weeks of hospital admission
   * Negative testing for SARS-CoV-2
   * Age ≥18 years

Exclusion criteria

* Current pregnancy
* Prisoner
* History of a bleeding disorder
* Active cancer

Where it's running

  • University of Iowa Health Care
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.