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Long Term Impact of COVID-19

Completed
Conditions
Long COVID-19
COVID-19
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
Interventions
Other: Observational patient reported outcomes
Registration Number
NCT05813574
Lead Sponsor
Medisch Spectrum Twente
Brief Summary

COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, has a devastating effect on human lives, including over 6.6 million death as of November 2022. Furthermore, many individuals continue to experience persisting sequelae after the initial infection. Little is known about the impact of undergoing COVID-19 hospitalisation. Hence, the investigators propose an observational longitudinal study in a cohort of COVID-19 survivors after hospital discharge, to examine their perspectives on their health, health-related quality of life, and persistence of common COVID-19 symptoms, such as fatigue, dyspnoea and anxiety. Potential influencing socio-demographic and biological factors will additionally assessed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
835
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ages ≥18 years
  • PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and hospital admission
  • Proficiency in Dutch
  • Providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
COVID-19 survivorsObservational patient reported outcomesCOVID-19 survivors: patients (≥18 years old) who were tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection as confirmed by polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) testing and were subsequently hospitalised, were followed after discharge from hospitals in Enschede (MST), Hengelo or Almelo (ZGT).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
General health perceptionat 12 months after hospital discharge

measured by Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Health Status Scaleat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

Measured by EQ Visual Analogue Scale for self-rated health. Min = 0, Max = 100, where higher scores indicate better health outcomes.

Experience sampling study measuring fatigueSix times a day over 14 days

Fatigue (physical, and mental), 1-7, as single-item with higher scores indicating worse health outcomes

Incidence, severity and course of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorderat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by PTSD checklist for th DSM-5 (PCL-5) COVID-19 version

Experience sampling study measuring severity and daily course of positive and negative affectSix times a day over 14 days

Positive (excited, relaxed, satisfied, thankful, and happy) and negative (anxious, gloomy, sad, irritable, and disappointed) affect (all single-items; 1 - 7, higher scores indicating better and worse outcomes for positive and negative affect respectively

Positive Healthat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by my Positive Health\]): Min = 0, Max = 10, where higher scores indicate better health outcomes

Incidence, severity and course of Dyspnoeaat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by modified Mental Research Council (mMRC) scale; min = 1, max = 6, higher scores indicating worse dyspnoea

Incidence, severity and course of Sleepat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by unvalidated single-item question min = 1, max = 5, higher scores indicating worse sleep

Experience sampling study measuring health statusOnce a day for 14 days

Self-reported health status (EQ-VAS of the EQ-5D-5L; 0 - 100; higher scores indicating better health outcomes)

Health Statusat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by EuroQol 5d(EQ-5D). Mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Min = 1, Max = 5, where higher scores indicate worse health outcomes.

Experience sampling study measuring painSix times a day over 14 days

pain (headache, joint pain, chest pain or discomfort, and pain elsewhere/non-specific; 0 - 10, as single-item with higher scores indicating worse health outcomes

Health-related quality of lifeat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36). Physical role limitations, bodily pain, general health perceptions vitality, social functioning, emotional role limitations and mental health. Min=0, Max=100 where higher scores indicate better health outcomes

Incidence, severity and course of Fatiqueat 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

measured by Short Fatique Questionnaire; min = 4, max = 28, higher scores indicating worse fatigue\]

Experience sampling study measuring dyspnoeaSix times a day over 14 days

Dyspnoea (1 - 7), as single-item with higher scores indicating worse health outcomes

Experience sampling study measuring cognitive functioningSix times a day over 14 days

cognitive functioning, 0 - 10, as single-item with higher scores indicating worse health outcomes

Experience sampling study measuring napsOnce a day for 14 days

naps (frequency and duration; single-item

Experience sampling study measuring daily activitySix times a day over 14 days

Type of activity just before measurement; o Options: 1: nothing; 2: strenuous relaxation (for example walking, riding a bike, gardening); 3: passive relaxation (for example watching television, reading a book); 4: sleeping or resting; 5: Work/study; 6: household chores; 7: Eating/drinking; 8: self-care (for example bodily hygiene, medication); 9: On the go; 10: social interaction; 11: Something else, namely...

Experience sampling study measuring sleepOnce a day for 14 days

Sleep (quality and duration) ; single-item; How many hours of sleep did you get last night?

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medisch Spectrum Twente

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Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands

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