PET scans reveal hidden lung changes in COVID-19 survivors

NCT ID NCT04841707

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study used advanced total-body PET scans to compare lung function in 13 people who had COVID-19 with healthy individuals. Researchers measured how well the lungs' blood-air barrier worked, and followed up with COVID-19 patients 4 months later to see if any changes persisted. The goal was to better understand how COVID-19 affects the lungs over time, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • University of California, Davis

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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