Long COVID Study for Neurological Symptoms

Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 Remnants After Recovery From Acute Infection

Recruiting Observational Study
PASC Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 110
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
12 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have either lingering neurological symptoms or no symptoms at all. Participants will provide samples and undergo several health evaluations over four months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have recovered from COVID-19
  • I can provide informed consent
  • I have completed a related study phase
  • I have no active COVID-19 infection
  • I have a stable health state before COVID-19
  • I have ongoing neurological issues after COVID-19
  • My symptoms can be evaluated using specific health questionnaires

You may not be able to join if

  • I have current suicidal thoughts
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have a history of cancer that was treated with anything other than surgery
  • I have current systemic immune disorders
  • I am taking long-term immune suppressive therapy
  • I have severe symptoms that prevent me from traveling for the study
  • I am an NIH employee
  • I am taking medications that can cause withdrawal issues

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Background: SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. Some people who recover from COVID-19 have symptoms that last long after the active infection ends. This is called "long COVID." Sometimes, long COVID can affect the nerves and cause problems with sleep, thinking, the senses, and movement. Researchers want to find out whether people with long COVID have retained inactive remnants of SARS-C…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Recovered Volunteers (RV): Six healthy persons who have recovered from an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. Inclusion criteria: * Participants 18 and older * Ability to provide informed consent * Completed participation in Phase B of Protocol 000089 * Met 000089 Inclusion criteria…
Contacts

Cynthia L Vierria

(301) 594-6760

cynthia.vierria@nih.gov

CONTACT

Avindra Nath, M.D.

(301) 496-1561

natha@mail.nih.gov

CONTACT