Special camera peers inside airways to reveal COVID-19's effect on lung blood vessels

NCT ID NCT04884061

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study uses a special bronchoscopy technique called narrow band imaging to look at blood vessel patterns in the airways of people with COVID-19. Researchers will compare images from three groups: patients with COVID-19, patients with other lung infections, and patients with lung nodules. The goal is to see if COVID-19 causes unique changes in the tiny blood vessels of the bronchial tree.

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 distinct vessel patterns are found, this could help doctors better understand how COVID-19 affects the lungs and possibly guide future diagnosis or treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with only 30 participants. It describes patterns but does not test any treatment, so it may not lead to direct clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRONCHOSCOPY COVID19 NARROW-BAND IMAGING

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens

Amiens, 80480, France

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