Authorised Phase III and phase IV (Integrated) post-acute sequelae of COVID-19

[68Ga]FAPI PET/CT to detect fibroblast activity in pulmonary COVID patients with and without long-term health problems.

EU CTIS ID: 2024-517931-29-00

What this study is testing

To assess if pulmonary fibroblast activity, measured by [68Ga]FAPI-PET/CT, is higher in patients with current long COVID dyspnea and fatigue compared to patients with resolved complaints.

  • Phase III and phase IV (Integrated)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Adult patients > 20 years
  • Self-reported complaints of dyspnea or fatigue > 3 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed with PCR, serology test or COVID-19 Reporting and Data System (CO-RADS) score 4/5.
  • Group 1: Fatigue Severity Scale ≥ 4 at time of [68Ga]FAPI PET/CT
  • Group 2: Fatigue Severity Scale < 4 at time of [68Ga]FAPI PET/CT after having previously recorded score of ≥ 4 or equivalent.
  • In addition, when insufficient when insufficient subjects can be included in group 2 ‘Healthy’ controls will be included from the Lifelines or PARASOL cohort with the following criteria: Patients without self-reported complaints and past SARS-CoV-2 infection (which would have resulted in a Fatigue Severity Scale < 4) or without experienced confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.

You likely can't join if

  • Inability or unwilling to give informed consent.
  • History of claustrophobia or feeling of inability to tolerate supine position for the PET/CT scans.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

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