Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Monitoring long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infections

Official title: Long-term Sequelae of Severe Sars-CoV-2 Infections

Run by University of Giessen · NCT04442789 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study follows patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 to see how the virus has affected their lungs and heart over the long term.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Giessen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Giessen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2020
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedMarch 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT04442789 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults who have been hospitalized due to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years of age will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.

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

What this trial studies

This observational investigation follows patients who have been hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infections to monitor the long-term effects on various organs, particularly focusing on the lungs and cardiovascular system. The study aims to assess the persistence of organ damage and the need for ongoing medical care in these patients. By analyzing the sequelae of COVID-19, the research seeks to understand the broader implications of the virus beyond the acute phase of the infection.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical insights into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19, guiding better post-infection care and management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have reported on the long-term effects of COVID-19, indicating that this area of research is gaining traction and has shown some success in understanding post-viral sequelae.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* hospitalization due to Sars-CoV-2 infection

Exclusion Criteria:

* under 18 years of age

Where it's running

  • Department of Internal Medicine II, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Justus-Liebig-University
    Giessen, Germany
    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.