Lockdown diaries: 1,300 patients reveal hidden health risks

NCT ID NCT04390126

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how the COVID-19 lockdown changed the health habits and medical care of 1,343 people with chronic conditions like heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and hemophilia. Researchers used phone surveys to track medication use, lifestyle changes, and access to healthcare. The goal was to understand the short- and long-term risks of isolation on chronic disease management.

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 reveal how lockdowns affect chronic disease management, helping doctors prepare for future public health emergencies.

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 populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

age-related macular degeneration Giant Cell Arteritis heart failure hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm hemophilia hemophilia A Macular Edema macular retinal edema multiple sclerosis respiratory failure temporal arteritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21079, France