Money matters: study links socioeconomic status to COVID-19 recovery

NCT ID NCT04556513

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 543 people who survived severe COVID-19 with lung failure (ARDS) to see if their socioeconomic status affected their recovery. Researchers checked breathing, mental health, and quality of life six months after leaving the ICU. The goal is to use this information to offer better, personalized medical and social support to prevent long-term problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors and social workers create personalized follow-up plans to prevent long-term disability after severe COVID-19.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at links between socioeconomic status and recovery, so it cannot prove cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France