International survey on COVID-19 effects
Official title: International Survey of Acute Coronavirus Syndromes (ISACS)-COVID-19
Run by University of Bologna · NCT05188612 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand how COVID-19 affects people who were hospitalized by collecting information about their health after they leave the hospital or if they pass away.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bologna, Bologna and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05188612 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are underage or unable to provide informed consent 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 aims to create a registry to gather data on the impact of COVID-19 on patients who have been hospitalized. It involves collaboration among researchers from the University of Bologna and various Central and Eastern European countries to address knowledge gaps regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the context of COVID-19. The study focuses on patients who have been admitted to healthcare centers with confirmed COVID-19 infections, collecting information on their health outcomes post-discharge or at the time of death. The initiative emphasizes the importance of coordination and information-sharing among researchers to enhance understanding and treatment of COVID-19.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health, potentially guiding future treatment and prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in similar observational approaches to understanding the effects of COVID-19, indicating that this methodology is both relevant and necessary.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years (male or female) * Patients admitted to any hospital center with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. Exclusion Criteria: • Underage or not able to give informed consent
Where it's running
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University of Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting -
IR-Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, UAB
Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Raffaele Bugiardini, MD
- Email: raffaele.bugiardini@unibo.it
- Phone: +39 051 347290
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.