Active not recruitingOBSERVATIONAL

One-year Outcomes in Survivors of the Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia (CO-Qo-ICU)

This study is called CO-Qo-ICU and is looking at how people who had very severe COVID-19 pneumonia and needed intensive care are recovering after one year. When people are very ill with COVID-19, they often need a lot of support in hospital, and this can lead to lasting problems with their health, both physically and mentally. These issues can make it hard to get back to normal life and work. This research aims to understand these long-term effects better, as there isn't much information available yet. Doctors want to see how patients' breathing, mental health, and overall quality of life are affected three months, six months, one year, and even five years after leaving intensive care. They will do this by looking at medical records of patients treated at Nice CHU.

At a glance

Status

Active not recruiting

Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Enrolment target

Start

16 Jun 2020

Estimated completion

01 Oct 2029

COVID ARDS Quality of Life

What is this study about?

This important study, known as CO-Qo-ICU, is for people who had a very severe form of COVID-19 that affected their lungs and needed intensive care treatment. When someone is critically ill with COVID-19, they often spend a long time in hospital, which can be very challenging. Even after leaving hospital, it's common for people to experience ongoing health problems, both with their bodies and their minds. These lasting effects can make it difficult to return to their usual activities or get back to work.

The main goal of this research is to fully understand these potential long-term issues. Doctors want to see how patients are doing not just a few months after their hospital stay, but also after one year, and even up to five years later. They are particularly interested in how people's breathing recovers, whether they experience mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression, and how these factors influence their overall quality of life.

By carefully studying the health information of patients who were treated at the Nice CHU hospital for severe COVID-19, the researchers hope to gain a clearer picture of the recovery journey. This information is crucial because there isn't a lot of data yet on how people who've had such a severe form of COVID-19 recover in the long run. The findings from this study could help doctors better support future patients and their families.

Key takeaways

This study looks at long-term recovery for severe COVID-19 patients.
It focuses on physical health, mental wellbeing, and daily life changes.
Data will be collected over 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years.
It's an 'observational' study, meaning no new treatments for participants.
The research helps improve future care for severe COVID-19 survivors.

Who may be eligible?

To be considered for this study, you would need to meet certain conditions. First, you must have been admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) because of a severe lung condition called ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome).

Secondly, you must have had a confirmed COVID-19 infection. This means a test for the virus, either from your nose and throat (nasopharyngeal) or from your lungs, must have shown a positive result for SARS-CoV-2.

Finally, the study is open to both men and women, aged 18 years and older. If you meet these criteria and had your treatment at Nice CHU, you might be included in the study if you agreed to the follow-up care offered by the hospital.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Were you aged 18 or older?
Did you have severe COVID-19, confirmed by a test?
Were you admitted to intensive care for a serious lung condition (ARDS)?
Did you receive your care and follow-up at the Nice CHU hospital?
Did you agree to the medical follow-up offered by Nice CHU?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study is *observational*, which means you wouldn't be given any new treatments or medicines. Instead, the researchers would look at information already collected during your follow-up appointments at the Nice CHU hospital. You would have already agreed to this follow-up as part of your care after leaving intensive care. The study aims to gather information about your health at different points: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years after your stay in intensive care. The researchers would analyse data from your existing computerised medical records.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study doesn't involve any direct physical risks, as no new tests or treatments are being given. Your medical information, which is already stored digitally, would be used for the study. The main benefit is that the information gathered will help doctors and researchers understand the long-term effects of severe COVID-19. This knowledge can improve care for future patients. You always have the right to withdraw your consent for your data to be used in the study at any time, without affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

CHU de Nice
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Nice, France

Common questions

What is ARDS?

ARDS stands for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, which is a very serious lung condition where fluid builds up in the air sacs of your lungs, preventing enough oxygen from getting into your bloodstream.

What does 'observational study' mean?

An observational study means researchers are simply observing and gathering information. They don't give you any new treatments or ask you to do anything different. They just look at data that has already been collected.

Will this study involve any new appointments for me?

No, this study will use information from your regular medical follow-up appointments that you would have already agreed to at the Nice CHU hospital.

Why is this study important?

This study is important because it will help doctors understand the long-term physical and mental effects of severe COVID-19 on patients. This knowledge can then be used to improve care for people in the future.

How long will my information be looked at?

The researchers plan to look at information from your medical records at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and up to 5 years after your stay in intensive care.