Smartwatches reveal hidden heart and mental toll of COVID-19

NCT ID NCT04605965

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tulane University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study followed 200 adults who had COVID-19 to see if the virus causes long-term heart problems or mental health issues. Participants wore health-tracking devices and answered surveys about anxiety, depression, and substance use. The goal was to better understand the lasting effects of COVID-19.

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 reveal how often COVID-19 leads to long-term heart problems or mental health issues, helping doctors monitor and support survivors.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only tracks 200 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Wearable data can be incomplete or inaccurate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BEHAVIORAL CHANGES CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATION COVID19

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Tulane University, TRIAD Center

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States

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