AI Cure is a research tool showing open data. Not medical advice. Discuss with your doctor. Terms

โ† Trials
๐Ÿงช

The Role of Obesity in Severe COVID-19 Pathophysiology

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllFranciscus Gasthuis
๐Ÿ’ฌ

In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted in millions of deaths worldwide. As of 2024, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is the predominant strain circulating within the population, generally causing mild upper respiratory tract infections. However, hospitalizations and case fatalities due to COVID-19 continue, and there is a high probability that a new human coronavirus will emerge in the future. Understanding the pathophysiology of severe COVID-19 remains highly relevant, as its mechanisms may be comparable to those of other respiratory viral infections. SARS-CoV-2 infects human cells primarily by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and type 2 transmembrane serine protease (TMPRSS2) receptors, which are both expressed in alveolar epithelial type II cells, through the virus' spik

Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.

๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria: Cohort 1 (obesity cohort) * โ‰ฅ18 and โ‰ค65 years of age * BMI โ‰ฅ30 kg/mยฒ * Patient of Franciscus Hospital Cohort 2 (control cohort) * โ‰ฅ18 and โ‰ค65 years of age * BMI \<25 kg/mยฒ * Healthcare workers of Franciscus Hospital Exclusion Criteria (for both cohorts): * Acute infection or current systemic immunological disorders * Use of immune-modulatory medication (i.e., corticosteroids and biologicals) * Hormonal therapy
๐Ÿ’Š

What it tests

  • Venipuncture
๐Ÿ“

Where

1 site
Franciscus
Rotterdam, Netherlands
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

AI Cure shows public evidence (Open Targets, ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, openFDA, DepMap, AlphaFold) with its source, and AI summaries that cite it โ€” not medical advice and not a cure. Treatment decisions belong with your doctor. Research ideas are shared only with approved researchers and labs, who can test them. In an emergency call your local emergency number (112 in India and Europe, 911 in the US). AI Cure Terms of Use ยท Privacy