COVID lung scars linger months after hospital release, study finds

NCT ID NCT04422613

First seen Dec 26, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study followed 73 people who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19 pneumonia to see if their lungs still had problems 4 months later. The main focus was on how well their lungs could transfer oxygen into the blood. Researchers used breathing tests and a 6-minute walk test to measure any lasting damage. The goal was to better understand these persistent issues and help guide future care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Toulouse

    Toulouse, 31000, France

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