COVID-19 leaves many Working-Age adults disabled for years, study finds
NCT ID NCT04724395
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study followed 530 working-age adults (18–70) who were hospitalized for COVID-19. Researchers measured disability using WHO checklists at 12 and 36 months after hospitalization. The goal was to understand how severe COVID-19 affects people's ability to function and return to normal life.
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 study could help doctors and policymakers understand the long-term disability that working-age people face after severe COVID-19, guiding better rehabilitation and support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It describes what happened, not what works. Results may not apply to people with milder COVID-19 or those not hospitalized.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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