LOng COvid COmorbidities: Evaluation of Andrological, Reproductive and Sexual Functions in Patients Recovered From COVID-19

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Considering the compelling amount of studies focused on patients in the active phase of COVID-19 disease and the scarcity of studies focused on patient cured from disease aimed at evaluating the sequelae of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, the purpose of the study is to investigate, in patients recovered from COVID-19 disease: 1) whether SARS-CoV-2 infection has induced in male patients, a primary (testicular) and / or secondary (pituitary) damage to the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular hormonal axis, structural and / or functional damage to the testis and penis, sexual dysfunction or fertility disorders; 2) the prevalence in male and female patients of chemosensory symptoms (olfactory dysfunction) and assess whether there is a correlation between the prevalence, severity, duration and eventual persistence of olfactory dysfunction and the severity of COVID-19 disease. Patients will be evaluated at baseline (at discharge from infectious and/or pneumology unit) and after 3- 12 months. A better definition of the prevalence and type of sequelae after recovery from COVID-19 disease could significantly improve the therapeutic management and long-term follow-up of these patients, with a relevant impact in terms of health resources and public health.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Patients of both sexes recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection (two negative nasopharyngeal swabs, negative IgM and positive anti SARS-CoV-2 IgG);

• Aged over 18 years of age;

• Ability to understand protocol procedures

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Federico II University of Naples
RECRUITING
Naples
Contact Information
Primary
Rosario Pivonello, Prof.
rosario.pivonello@unina.it
3317328474
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-01-27
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01-27
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Sponsors
Leads: Federico II University
Collaborators: Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 2 Nord

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov