Chikungunya's lingering pain: 15-Year study reveals lasting joint damage

NCT ID NCT04838574

First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study checks on 152 people who had Chikungunya during a 2005-2006 outbreak in Reunion Island. Researchers want to see what types of joint problems they still have 15 years later and how many have recovered. The goal is to better understand the long-term effects of the virus on joints.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Ouest Réunion

    Saint-Paul, Reunion

  • CHU La Réunion (Nord)

    Saint-Denis, 97400, Reunion

  • CHU La Réunion (Sud)

    Saint-Pierre, 97448, Reunion

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