Long-term Sequelae of Severe Sars-CoV-2 Infections

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

By the end of 2019 a new coronavirus, named SARS-CoV-2, was discovered in patients with pneumonia in Wuhan, China. In the following weeks and months the virus spread globally, having a tremendous impact on global health and economy. To date, no vaccine or therapy is available. Severe courses of the infection not only affect the lungs, but also other organs like the heart, kidney, or liver. The lack of preexisting immunity might at least partially explain the affection of extra pulmonary organs not yet seen in infections due to other respiratory viruses. In this observational investigation the study group will follow up on patients that have been hospitalized due to a SARS-CoV-2 infection, and monitor sequelae in various organs, with an emphasis on the pulmo-cardiovascular system. Our that in some patients, organ damage will persist and require long-term medical care.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
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• hospitalization due to Sars-CoV-2 infection

Locations
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Germany
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
RECRUITING
Giessen
Contact Information
Primary
Ulrich Matt, MD, PhD
ulrich.matt@innere.med.uni-giessen.de
0049-(0)641-985-58773
Backup
Khodr Tello, MD
khodr.tello@innere.med.uni-giessen.de
Time Frame
Start Date: 2020-05-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 120
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Giessen

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