Study of Epidemiologic Investigation and Mechanism of Brain Network of Otologic and Cognitive Function With Post-COVID-19

Study of Epidemiologic Investigation and Mechanism of Brain Network of Otologic and Cognitive Function With Post-COVID-19

The purpose of this study was to analysis the incidence of ear symptoms, cognitive function decline and emotional disorders in Chinese people who were infected with COVID-19, exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the auditory system, cognitive function and emotional function, and analyzing the changes in functional connectivity of brain network after COVID-19 infection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Confirmed cases of COVID-19 that test positive for nucleic acid or antigen
• After infection with COVID-19, the patient has experienced hearing loss, tinnitus, ear tightness, ear pain, vertigo and other ear symptoms, memory loss, depression and so on

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed cognitive disability
• Patients with confirmed Meniere's disease, auditory neuropathy, and heavy noise exposure
• Those with incomplete basic information or for other reasons are unable to complete questionnaires and other listening and cognitive assessments