New brain scans aim to diagnose long COVID's hidden damage

NCT ID NCT05615415

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study uses advanced PET and MRI scans to look for brain inflammation and blood vessel problems in 30 people with long COVID who have brain fog, anxiety, or depression. The goal is to develop better ways to diagnose these lingering symptoms, not to test a treatment. Participants will have brain scans and provide blood samples.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 Depression long COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.