Follow-up analysis of COVID-19 patients and healthy controls in China

Cohort Follow-up of Epidemic and Neuroimaging for Patients During the 1st Wave of the COVID-19 in China

Observational First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University · NCT05745805

This study looks at how COVID-19 affects the physical and mental health of people who had mild or moderate cases compared to healthy individuals to better understand long COVID and improve care for those at risk.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
Trial IDNCT05745805 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19 during the first wave in China. Participants with mild or moderate COVID-19 will undergo behavioral assessments, blood sample collection, and simultaneous cortico-spinal magnetic resonance imaging at various intervals post-infection. Healthy controls will also participate in similar assessments to establish a comprehensive database of post-COVID-19 effects. The goal is to identify high-risk patients and optimize management strategies for long COVID.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with confirmed mild or moderate COVID-19 and healthy individuals who have not contracted the virus.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of central nervous system diseases or those requiring MRI studies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify biomarkers and risk factors for long COVID, leading to improved management and treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on COVID-19 impacts, this specific approach using simultaneous cortico-spinal MRI is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Confirmed diagnosis of mild Covid-19 (WHO criteria)/Confirmed diagnosis of moderate Covid-19 (WHO criteria)/Healthy people who have not had COVID-19

Exclusion Criteria:

History of central nervous system diseases, such as mental disorder, degenerative diseases of central nervous system, tumors, trauma, etc. Participants with indication for MRI studies

Where this trial is running

Xi'an, Shaanxi

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions COVID-19Post-COVID-19 SyndromeAcute COVID-19Post-Acute COVID-19NeuroimagingEpidemicSimultaneous Cortico-Spinal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.