Active clinical trials for "COVID-19"

Despite the SARS-CoV-2 virus being present worldwide, and although it is now clear that children are affected by the disease with milder symptoms than adults, many immunological questions, which are very relevant for Public Health reasons and for the organization of services, remain unsolved. The role of serology for the diagnosis of COVID-19, particularly in the pediatric age, is still very uncertain. Preliminary evidence suggests that not all children with SARS-Cov-2 infection develop antibody levels that can be detected by currently employed methods. This makes it crucial to identify other methodologies that are able to evaluate the true prevalence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in the pediatric population. Many other aspects of the immunological mechanisms of response to SARS-CoV-2 are also uncertain, such as the role of cellular immunity, and generally the role of immunity (cellular and antibody) in protecting against the disease in the medium and long term. Finally, questions remain open regarding cross-immunity with other previously circulating coronaviruses and their impact on the pediatric population in terms of protection against COVID-19 infection, disease development, or reinfection. This study aims to help clarify the role of serology and other immune response tests in the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the pediatric population. Specifically, it aims to assess: the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion cases among the pediatric population accessing the National Health System (NHS), at different moments in time and in different regions of Italy; whether cellular immunity tests can help to identify children who have had SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly children with low antibody levels, and thus to better estimate the prevalence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection; the prevalence of cross-reactivity with other coronaviruses; whether immunity (antibody and cellular) is protective in the medium/long term; and if there are healthy carriers, i.e. individuals who have had prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, who are asymptomatic but may harbor SARS-CoV-2 in the pharynx, with the risk of transmitting it.

To evaluate the efficacy of subcutaneous ropeginterferon alfa 2b ( P1101 combined with standard of care (SOC) compared with standard care alone in adult COVID-19 patients with comorbidities.

Researcher want to compare and evaluate the effect of sugammadex on postoperative recovery, with a focus on the occurrence of postoperative urinary dysfunction, in patients who have undergone regular abdominal surgery within a year of being infected with and treated for COVID-19. Post COVID-19 condition is a new and poorly understood clinical syndrome with potentially significant and life-altering consequences. Recent studies suggest that patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may experience autonomic dysfunction and be at risk for autonomic dysregulation/syndrome. In most patients undergoing general anesthesia, neuromuscular blockers are used, and their residual effects delay the recovery of autonomic function after surgery, leading to problems such as worsening bladder and bowel function. Therefore, reversal agents are used to aid in postoperative muscle recovery, with sugammadex and neostigmine being commonly used in clinical practice. While sugammadex is generally expected to result in faster postoperative recovery, limited reports exist on its effectiveness in patients who have recovered from COVID-19. This study aims to verify whether sugammadex is more effective than neostigmine in aiding the recovery of bowel and pulmonary function after surgery in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

The purpose of this observational research study is to better understand immune responses to vaccines against viruses (influenza or SARS-CoV2). The goal is to determine any differences in immune responses to vaccines in uninjured people and in people living with spinal cord injuries, who are typically at increased risk of infections.

Many post COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive deficits, even after 1 year after hospitalization. These complaints have a huge impact on psychological well-being and quality of life. In rehabilitation programs in the Netherlands, most interventions are based on physical therapy or learning how to cope with fatigue and low levels of energy. In former studies computerized training of cognition in other populations has been proven to be effective. Knowledge on the effect of computerized training on attention and working memory in patients suffering from COVID-19 is urgently needed, and may contribute to more evidence-based rehabilitation programs for these patients. Therefore the effectiveness of computerized training of attention and working memory in post COVID-19 patients with cognitive complaints will be studied in this study.

To determine whether a strategy of adding venovenous ECMO to mechanical ventilation, as compared to mechanical ventilation alone, increases the number of intensive care free days at day 60, in patients with moderate to severe acute hypoxic respiratory failure.

This project is a prospective observational real-world study, recruiting and screening subjects who have completed 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for more than 6 months and receive the third dose of the vaccine voluntarily into the clinical cohort of this study. Subjects received a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be enrolled in the study and followed up for 1 year at baseline (day 0) before vaccine injection, 28 days after injection, 90 days, 270 days after injection. On the 365th day, blood samples were collected for the detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and other related indicators to evaluate the immune protection effect.

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is still raging across the world and vaccination is expected to lead us out of this pandemic. Although the efficacy of these vaccines is beyond doubt, safety still remains a concern. Liver injury, such as autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), has been reported after COVID-19 vaccination. The aim of this prospective study is to investigate the spectrum and profile of liver injury after COVID-19 vaccination in Asia-Pacific region and to explore the potential risk factors for the development of liver injury.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused high hospitalization and mortality rates especially in critically ill patients. Unfortunately, there is no present study with a large number of patients that would offer us clear answers on the treatment of ICU COVID-19 patients with adsorption filters, extracorporeal methods and the hemoperfusion method. The purpose of this registry study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of the extracorporeal blood purification and hemoperfusion/hemadsorption filters in treating of critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Vaccination coverage against COVID-19 differs widely between countries: in order to address this public health issue, this observational study seeks to understand whether there are any determinants/predictors. In order to highlight the presence of determinants and their strength in influencing vaccination coverage, all possible socio-demographic, economic, cultural, infrastructural and political variables considered capable of modifying such coverage were selected and analysed.