FUNCTION is an observational cohort study conducted by researchers from the Instituto deMedicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia andCayetano Heredia Hospital.The overall aim is to asses the long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on thecardiopulmonary function and quality of life in patients recovered from COVID-19, througha 6-month follow-up structured in 4 visits with clinical assessments and imaging studiesperformed by specialists.
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Observational Study
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals must meet all of the following criteria (either for group A or B) in
order to participate in the study:
- Individuals of any sex over 18 years of age
- A positive COVID-19 test result by nasopharyngeal swab for either RT-PCR or
antigenic techniques within the last 14 days prior the enrollment. A
laboratory-based confirmatory report will be required
- Recruitment time close around the discharge date or no longer than 7 days after
discharge
- Group A: Individuals who had not reported signs or symptoms suggestive of
COVID-19 infection
- Group B: Individuals who had reported signs or symptoms suggestive of COVID-19
infection
Exclusion Criteria:
- An individual meeting any of the following criteria at the time of enrollment will
be excluded from study participation:
- A negative COVID-19 test result by nasopharyngeal swab for either RT-PCR or
antigenic techniques
- Known inability to keep adherent to the study (ex. incarceration, migration,
travel)
- Active pregnancy confirmed by either qualitative urine or quantitative blood
beta-hCG test
Instituto de Medicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Lima Lima, Lima, Peru