New imaging technique may reveal hidden lung issues in long COVID patients
NCT ID NCT05238623
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use a non-invasive imaging method called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to measure how air moves through the lungs of 50 people with ongoing symptoms after COVID-19. Researchers will compare EIT results with standard CT scans and lung function tests to see if EIT can detect the same lung changes. The goal is to find a simpler, radiation-free way to monitor lung problems in post-COVID patients.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand and monitor lingering lung problems after COVID-19 using a simpler, radiation-free test.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct patient benefit or change in clinical practice.
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Klinik für Notfallmedizin
Jena, Thuringia, 07747, Germany