Investigating long-term effects of COVID-19
Official title: Assessment of Post COVID-19 Manifestations in a Multicenter Cohort Study (EuCARE-POSTCOVID Study)
Run by Euresist Network GEIE · NCT05531773 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at people who have recovered from COVID-19 to see what long-term symptoms they might still have and what factors could affect their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Euresist Network GEIE Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Düsseldorf and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | September 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05531773 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who have had a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, regardless of the severity of their initial illness.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have declined to participate or who died during hospitalization 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
The EuCARE-POSTCOVID study is an observational multicenter initiative that enrolls patients who have recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19 to explore the prevalence and predictors of post COVID-19 condition. This study will utilize both retrospective data from existing post COVID-19 outpatient services and a prospective cohort approach. A multidisciplinary team, including clinicians and epidemiologists, will analyze the clinical course and long-term outcomes of COVID-19 patients, focusing on the persistence of symptoms that may arise after recovery. The study aims to provide insights into the impact of different viral variants and the effectiveness of various containment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of post COVID-19 condition and improve management strategies for affected patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have indicated a high prevalence of post COVID-19 symptoms, suggesting that this approach is relevant and builds on existing knowledge.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients, \>18 years old; * Confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 disease (positive SARS CoV-2 RNA on naso- pharyngeal swab or upper respiratory sample); * Mild COVID-19 disease without hospital admission or moderate/severe disease requiring hospital admission for COVID-19 or hospitalization for other medical issues with a positive SARS CoV-2 RNA sample; * Informed consent for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * death during hospitalization: * patient's decline to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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University Hospital Heinrich Heine
Düsseldorf, Germany Recruiting -
Policlinico "Tor Vergata", Università degli Studi di Roma TOR VERGATA
Rome, Lazio, Italy Recruiting -
ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo
Milan, Lombardy, Italy Recruiting -
Vilnius University Hospital, Santaros Klinikos
Vilnius, Lithuania Recruiting -
Regional Hospital Dr. Juan Graham Casasús
Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico Recruiting -
Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental
Lisbon, Portugal Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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St. Mary Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Francesca Incardona, Dr
- Email: francesca.incardona@euresist.org
- Phone: +393356112830
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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.