New study aims to uncover why COVID-19 harms organs months later

NCT ID NCT06608849

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

Summary

This study follows 345 adults to learn how COVID-19 may cause lasting damage to the lungs, heart, and kidneys. Researchers will compare people who had COVID-19 with those who did not, using blood tests, breathing tests, and heart scans. The goal is to find early warning signs and create guidelines to prevent long-term health problems.

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 lead to better tools for predicting and preventing long-term organ damage after COVID-19.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder COVID-19 kidney disorder Noncommunicable Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • 10th Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Sotiria Athens Hospital of Chest Diseases

    RECRUITING

    Athens, Greece

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina

    RECRUITING

    Elefsina, Greece

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  • 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina

    RECRUITING

    Elefsina, Greece

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • 4th Department of Internal Medicine, ATTIKON University General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Athens, Greece

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Obstructive Diseases Clinic, Sotiria Athens Hospital of Chest Diseases

    RECRUITING

    Athens, Greece

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Out-patient department of Infectious Diseases, Sotiria Athens Hospital of Chest Diseases

    RECRUITING

    Athens, Greece

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••