Scientists track COVID-19 in hospitalized patients to uncover key clues
NCT ID NCT04331886
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study observed 199 adults hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19. Researchers tracked patient characteristics, treatments used, and how the disease progressed over time. The goal was to answer important questions about the natural history of COVID-19 to help guide future care.
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 better understand COVID-19 and improve future care for hospitalized patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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