Severe COVID-19 may leave lasting scars on the lungs, new study finds
NCT ID NCT04376840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 150 adults who had severe COVID-19 pneumonia to find out how many develop long-term lung issues. Researchers used CT scans to check for lung scarring and other damage months after infection. The goal is to better understand the lasting effects of severe COVID-19 on breathing health.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2020
- Finished
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Jul 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient * Patient with with severe SARS-CoV2 pneumonia * Patient consenting to participate to the study * Patient enrolled in the national healthcare insurance program Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under 18 years
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damien JOLLY
Reims, France