Scans reveal hidden damage in COVID Long-Haulers
NCT ID NCT05920616
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study used advanced MRI and CT scans to look for lasting damage in the brain, heart, lungs, and liver of 206 people who had COVID-19. Researchers compared those who were hospitalized with those who were not, to understand how the virus affects organs over time. The goal is to help prevent, detect, and manage long-term complications from COVID-19.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better detect and manage long-term organ damage from COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that any intervention works, and results may not apply to all COVID-19 survivors.
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States