COVID-19's hidden damage: new study scans heart, lungs, and brain
NCT ID NCT04401449
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how COVID-19 affects the heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys in 202 people aged 18 to 80. Participants had imaging scans, blood tests, and other procedures to track inflammation and organ function over time. The goal was to understand why some people get very sick while others have mild symptoms.
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 research could help doctors understand why COVID-19 affects people so differently and guide better treatments.
What could go wrong
This was an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly provide a cure or therapy. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States