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Stress before infection may predict long COVID, study finds

NCT ID NCT05652634

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Graz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether chronic stress before catching COVID-19 makes long COVID more likely. Researchers followed 380 adults who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and had symptoms. They measured stress levels and tracked whether symptoms lasted beyond four weeks. The goal is to understand if stress is a risk factor, which could help identify people who might benefit from extra support.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If chronic stress is confirmed as a risk factor, it could point toward stress-management strategies to help prevent long COVID.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Participants

380 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

After having been tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and having received the invitation to participate in this study by the local health authority of the City of Graz, or the health authority of the Province of Styria, persons interested can visit the study website and sign in for getting contacted by the study team.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\>18 years); qPCR-test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection; symptom(s) of acute COVID-19; inclusion within defined timeframe of one week after testing; data collection online, by phone and at study visits feasible Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient knowledge of German language; lengths of hair at rear vertex less than 2 cm; pregnancy or postpartum less than 3 months; refusal to give informed consent

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Conditions

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COVID-19 long COVID-19 Psychological Well-Being

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Acute COVID-19 Long COVID

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University Graz, Division of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy

    Graz, Styria, 8036, Austria

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