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NCT04579471 Prevalence and Outcome of SARS-CoV-2 Infection & COVID-19 in Transplant Recipients: The COVITRA Study

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NCT ID NCT04579471
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Condition Covid19
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 2,000 participants
Start Date 2020-07-01
Primary Completion 2021-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 90 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
SARS-CoV-2 IgG

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 2,000 participants in total. It began in 2020-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2021-12-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This project will provide novel data using a large cohort of more than 3000 transplanted patients. Risk and protective factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease severity will be identified. The proportion of patients who develop antibodies after infection will be revealed. In this way the presence of these antibodies can be evaluated as a test for prior infection. Our study additionally will demonstrate how long these antibodies remain present and whether they are protective against a new infection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * all patients who underwent solid organ or hematopoietic cell transplantation at UZ Leuven and who give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * age under 18 years

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jef Verbeek, MD, PhD

✉ jef.verbeek@uzleuven.be

📞 + 32 16 34 42 25

Principal Investigator

Jef Verbeek, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UZ Leuven

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04579471 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Covid19. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04579471 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04579471 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jef.verbeek@uzleuven.be for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04579471 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Leuven, Belgium.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04579471 clinical trial?

NCT04579471 is sponsored by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven. The principal investigator is Jef Verbeek, MD, PhD at UZ Leuven. The trial plans to enroll 2,000 participants.

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