RecruitingNCT06006884

A Study of Post COVID-19 Mechanisms for Chronic Lung Sequelae

Uncover Mechanisms Underlying the Development of Chronic Lung Sequelae Post COVID-19

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

67 participants

Start Date

Jan 10, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

COVID-19

Summary

The purpose of this study is to understand why some people experience long term effects, such as shortness of breath and fatigue, after a severe COVID-19 infection

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying 6 minute walk test (6MWT), a procedure called Bronchoscopies and Bronchoalveolar Lavages (BALs), and others for people with covid-19. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREBronchoscopies and Bronchoalveolar Lavages (BALs)

Bronchoscopies use a thin, lighted tube, which enters through the mouth or nose and moves down the throat to the airways to look at the lungs. BALs are done during bronchoscopies to collect samples from the lungs for testing. During this procedure, a saline solution is put through the tube to wash the airways and collect a fluid sample.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTChest Tomography (CT)

X-ray to create images of the bones and internal organs of the body

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTElectrocardiogram (ECG)

Measures the electrical activity of the heart by using sticky pads that are placed on your chest and limbs.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTPulmonary function tests (PFTs)

Testing to measure how well lungs are working

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST6 minute walk test (6MWT)

Walking test to see how well the lungs function with exercise over 6 minutes