The aim of this study is to evaluate whether there are chronic effects in the pulmonary system and systemic level in individuals in the post COVID19 period in order to elucidate the involvement of inflammation after recovery. In addition, a perspective on the utility of pulmonary function testing and pulmonary ultrasound in the evaluation of chronic effects and patient follow-up will is aimed to be provided. By measuring the protein levels of inflammatory markers along with the data abovementioned, a foresight regarding the long-term effects of the previous infection at both functional and immunological levels will be obtained, allowing us to evaluate the post-COVID period from different angles.
Volunteers who recovered from COVID-19 and those who didn't have COVID-19 were compared by evaluating chest x-ray scores (CXR), lung ultrasound scores (LUSS), pulmonary function tests and inflammatory cytokine levels (TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6, IL-17A).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:For the control group;
* Age range: 18-60 years old
* Not having had COVID-19 infection
* (For female patients) No pregnancy or puerperium
* Consent for the study
* To be able to complete the pulmonary function test successfully
* Vital signs at the stage of lung ultrasound or pulmonary function testing during the study no change in findings
* Not having an active infection at the time of the workplace examination
* No abnormal findings in the chest radiograph taken before the study
* Absence of existing autoimmune or rheumatological disorders For the experimental group;
* Age range: Being between 18-60 years old
* Having had COVID-19 infection and post infectious period of 3 months or more to be
* (For female patients) No pregnancy or puerperium
* Consent for the study
* To be able to complete the pulmonary function test successfully
* Vital signs at the stage of lung ultrasound or pulmonary function testing during the study no change in findings
* Not having an active infection at the time of the workplace examination
* Abnormal findings on chest radiography taken in the pre-infectious period before the study absence of
* Absence of existing autoimmune or rheumatological disorders
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age range: Being outside the 18-60 age range
* (for the experimental group) COVID-19 infection and 3 days of post infectious period under the month
* (For female patients) Pregnancy or puerperium
* Lack of consent for the study
* Failure to complete the …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.