Ebola survivors under the microscope: what happens after recovery?
NCT ID NCT04409405
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 40 times
Summary
This completed study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo followed 787 people who survived Ebola and their close contacts. Researchers tracked their health over time, looking for lingering virus, immune responses, and other infections. The goal was to better understand the long-term consequences of Ebola and how to prevent further spread.
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Locations
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Beni Hospital
Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Butembo Hospital
Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Mambasa Hospital
Mambasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Mangina Hospital
Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could improve how we monitor and care for Ebola survivors and help prevent future outbreaks by understanding how the virus lingers or spreads.
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 other regions or outbreaks.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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