Scientists probe fat link in COVID lung damage

NCT ID NCT04435223

Summary

This study aimed to understand how fat metabolism differs between COVID-19 severe pneumonia and pneumonia caused by other germs. Researchers measured cholesterol and other fat-related substances in 62 hospitalized patients to see if these levels relate to obesity, inflammation, and recovery. The goal was to gather knowledge about why some people get sicker, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France

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