Long-term health effects of past COVID-19 in adults having preoperative anesthesia evaluation
Long-Term Clinical and Health Effects of Previous COVID-19 in Patients Presenting for Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluation
This project will see if adults with a prior confirmed COVID-19 infection who come to a preoperative anesthesia clinic have lasting health problems that could affect anesthesia and surgery planning.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elâzığ, Elaziğ) |
| Trial ID | NCT07435805 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional observational project enrolls adults (≥18 years) who report laboratory-confirmed prior COVID-19 and present to a preoperative anesthesia clinic. Clinical data on the acute infection (severity, hospitalization, ICU admission, oxygen therapy, imaging) and current symptoms are collected through chart review and a post-COVID clinical questionnaire. The work is single-center at Fethi Sekin City Hospital and involves no interventions beyond standard preoperative assessment and questionnaire completion. Analyses will describe the prevalence and patterns of residual symptoms and relate them to prior illness severity and perioperative risk factors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older who present to the preoperative anesthesia clinic, have a self-reported laboratory-confirmed history of COVID-19, can provide informed consent, and are willing to complete the post-COVID questionnaire.
Not a fit: Patients without prior COVID-19, those under 18, or those with cognitive or communication barriers preventing reliable questionnaire responses are unlikely to benefit from this study's findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help anesthesiologists recognize residual effects of COVID-19 and personalize perioperative risk assessment to reduce complications.
How similar studies have performed: Many observational studies have documented persistent multisystem symptoms after COVID-19, but few have specifically examined how these sequelae affect preoperative anesthesia evaluation, making this focus relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years Presentation to the preoperative anesthesia clinic Self-reported history of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection Ability to provide informed consent Willingness to complete the post-COVID clinical questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years No history of COVID-19 infection Refusal to participate or incomplete questionnaire Cognitive impairment or communication difficulties preventing reliable data collection
Where this trial is running
Elâzığ, Elaziğ
- Fethi Sekin City Hospital — Elâzığ, Elaziğ, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Oğuz Kağan Bulut, Md
- Email: oguzkaganbulut@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905327858130
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.