Brain scan hunts for hidden inflammation in long COVID sufferers

NCT ID NCT06920628

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study is looking at whether a special PET scan can detect brain inflammation in people who have long-term brain symptoms after COVID-19, like headaches, memory problems, or depression. Researchers will compare scans from 60 adults (ages 18-70) with long COVID to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand what causes these ongoing brain issues, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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