Characterisation, determinants, mechanisms and consequences of the long-term effects of COVID-19

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Characterisation, determinants, mechanisms and consequences of the long-term effects of COVID-19: providing the evidence base for health care services is a Long COVID research study first announced in February 2021.[1][2]

Aims

This project aims toprovide an evidence base for healthcare services to define what ‘Long-COVID’ is and improve diagnosis".[1][2]

Overview

It will address:

  • why some people get Long COVID
  • the typical effects of Long COVID on patient's health
  • effects of Long COVID on patient's ability to work
  • factors affecting recovery
  • how best to make sure patients are able to access the right treatment and support through the National Health Service[1]

Data from more than 60,000 people will be used, including anonymised health records.

  • A smaller groups of patients with Long COVID and similarly matched comparison groups will wear wristbands measuring exercise capacity, breathing, and heart rate, and complete online questionnaires on mental health and cognitive function. These groups will also have non-invasive imaging to assess for possible organ damage, including imaging the brain, lungs and heart.[1][2]

Talks and interviews

Funding

£9.6 million over three years.[1]

Results

None published yet.

Criticism

Investigators

See also

Learn more

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "UCL researchers lead £11m projects to investigate Long Covid". University College London. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "£9.6 million for UCL 'long Covid' research". UCLH Biomedical Research Centre. 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ UCL (January 29, 2019). "Nishi Chaturvedi". UCL Research Domains. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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