“Participants will be asked to complete brief online surveys every three months for 1 1/2 years, with researchers looking closely at the participants’ self-reported and medically documented physical and mental function, including neurocognitive function and chronic fatigue” (Los Angeles Daily News, 6/3/21). https://www.dailynews.com/2021/06/03/ucla-seeking-volunteers-for-online-study-on-long-term-symptoms-of-covid-19/
“In this study, we are asking eligible individuals to share their health information so that researchers and doctors can better understand and improve the long-term clinical care for patients with ongoing health issues post COVID-19 infection,” said Dr. Joann Elmore, a professor of medicine in… Read More »Online COVID-19 Study Seeks 5,000 Volunteers, Especially COVID Survivors Known As ‘Longhaulers’
“Researchers said they are particularly interested in COVID-19 survivors known as “longhaulers” who continue to battle health issues long after they were infected” (NBC 4 Los Angeles, 6/4/21). https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/ucla-seeks-volunteers-for-study-on-long-term-symptoms-of-covid-19/2610233/
“Very little is known about the potential long-term impacts of a COVID-19 infection, but researchers at UCLA are hoping to get some answers with a nationwide study. UCLA researchers are seeking nearly 5,000 volunteers for an online study about the impacts of the coronavirus. In… Read More »Still Suffering COVID-19 Symptoms? UCLA Wants To Study You
“The INSPIRE COVID Study involves 5,000 volunteers now sought for an online study across America investigating the long-term symptoms of COVID-19. It’s becoming apparent some percentage of those with COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms, subsequently known as “long haulers,” and the rate varies” (TrialSite News, 6/5/21).… Read More »UCLA Seeks Participants in Long-Covid Online Interactive ‘INSPIRE’ Study to Find Better Ways to Help ‘Long haulers’
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“UCLA professors and researchers reflect on the past year in COVID-19 research and what is being done to better understand the virus” (Daily Bruin, 6/6/21). https://dailybruin.com/2021/06/06/ucla-faculty-discuss-progress-of-research-on-covid-19s-long-term-health-effects
“In search of answers, scientists across the nation are calling on people to report COVID-19 symptoms and get tested. They’ll even pay up to $100.” (NBC 5 Dallas, 4/22/21) https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/researchers-to-track-people-with-covid-19-symptoms/2613121/
“Some UCLA students said they experienced fatigue and struggled with a lack of motivation while isolating and recovering from COVID-19.” (Daily Bruin, 4/12/21) https://dailybruin.com/2021/03/12/recovering-from-covid-19-looks-different-for-many-students-who-had-the-disease
“UCLA Health among 8 sites enrolling volunteers who have been tested for COVID-19, to track long-term health effects of the virus” (UCLA Health Blog, 2/18/21). https://connect.uclahealth.org/2021/02/18/what-is-behind-the-lingering-effects-for-some-people-who-contracted-covid-19/