COVID-19 may wreak havoc on hormones, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT05749770
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how COVID-19 infection changes hormone levels and markers of inflammation in 220 hospitalized patients. Researchers measured things like thyroid hormones, testosterone, cortisol, and vitamin D at several points during and after hospitalization. They also checked if people with pre-existing endocrine problems had worse outcomes. The goal was to understand if COVID-19 causes hormone imbalances and whether treating those imbalances could improve recovery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand how COVID-19 disrupts hormones and identify patients who may need extra care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all COVID-19 patients.
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Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS
Milan, 20145, Italy