Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Understanding heart disease progression in COVID-19 patients

Official title: Cardiovascular Clinical Features and Cardiovascular Therapies in the Development, Progression and Outcome of Patients With SARS-Cov-2 Related Pneumonia

Run by University of Bologna · NCT04606732 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how COVID-19 affects heart disease in hospitalized patients to see what factors might lead to worse outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Bologna
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bologna)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 20, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedMarch 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT04606732 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are hospitalized patients over 18 years old with confirmed COVID-19.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old 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 identify predictors of cardiovascular disease progression and mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. It involves both retrospective and prospective data collection from patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections. The study analyzes patient characteristics, medical history, and treatment outcomes to determine factors associated with disease progression. Logistic analyses will be conducted to evaluate the relationship between these factors and patient mortality.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify at-risk patients and improve management strategies for cardiovascular complications in COVID-19.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored cardiovascular implications of COVID-19, suggesting potential for significant findings in this area.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

hospitalization for COVID-19

Exclusion Criteria:

age \<18 years

Where it's running

  • Policlinico Sant'Orsola
    Bologna, Italy
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.