Ventilatory and Perfusion Abnormalities in Individuals With Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorTufts Medical Center

About this trial

Prospective cohort study to evaluate the utility of quantitative CT analysis to assess ventilation and perfusion defects in patients with Post-acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and functional limitations

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18

Self-reported or documented SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR or Antigen testing > 3 months ago or no previous history of SARS-CoV-2 infection (control group only)

Normal or mild abnormalities on baseline Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

New or worsening symptoms of chronic fatigue, dyspnea or exercise intolerance after COVID-19 with otherwise unclear etiology (PASC group only)

Disqualifiers

SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR or Antigen testing within the last 3 months

Inability to provide consent or non-English speaking

Pregnancy

Any respiratory infection in last 4 weeks

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Computed Tomography of the Chest

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators