COVID-19 ICU survivors may face unique long-term disabilities, study suggests

NCT ID NCT04360538

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 500 ICU patients to compare long-term mental and physical health between those with and without COVID-19. Researchers use surveys and tests to measure quality of life, thinking skills, and emotional well-being. The goal is to identify specific problems caused by COVID-19 to improve future care.

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 could reveal specific long-term disabilities in COVID-19 survivors, guiding better rehabilitation strategies.

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 COVID-19 patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Coronavinae infectious disease COVID-19 Critical Illness Orthocoronavirinae infectious disease respiratory failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Chicago Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States