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Ventilatory and Perfusion Abnormalities in Individuals With Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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Quantitative Computed Tomography to Assess Ventilatory and Perfusion Abnormalities in Individuals With Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Who can join
Ages 18 to 99 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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) Exclusion Criteria: * 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 * PFT relative contraindications * History of major cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, autoimmune or neuromuscular disease including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, or prior pulmonary embolism * Active malignancy undergoing treatment or history of malignancy involving the lung
About the study
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
What is being tested
- Computed Tomography of the Chest (diagnostic test)
Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center · Participants: 40 · Started: Jun 5, 2023
Contact the study team
- Bipin Malla · Phone: 617-636-6304
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05866952
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Tufts Medical Center, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.