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Quantifying the Individual Heterogeneity of Presentation and Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment in Long COVID
This questionnaire and cognitive task study is being done to learn how different activities, like exercise, sleep, and stress, may affect symptoms of long COVID. We also want to know how symptoms may fluctuate over different times during the day and over several weeks. The study will take about 4 weeks to complete and will be done remotely.
• able to speak English
• have access to a compute with internet access
• history of having COVID-19
• continue to experience symptoms of long COVID-19 such as fatigue, "brain fog", trouble sleeping, headaches, etc.
• never tested positive for COVID-19
Long COVID Ultrasound Trial
This research is being performed to study whether an investigational ultrasound treatment of the spleen can reduce the symptoms of Long COVID by reducing inflammation in the body. Ultrasound is widely used in human medicine because it is designed to be safe, non-invasive, and painless. The same kind of ultrasound that is used for imaging (for example, to visualize babies in utero) may be able to treat Long COVID.
• 18 to 65 years old
• diagnosis of COVID-19 within one year of starting the study, documented by a positive test in which there is evidence in the medical records, physical or photographic evidence, or a note in the medical records from a medical professional documenting that they were positive for COVID-19
• symptoms present for 12 or more weeks including fatigue and one or more of: a. Myalgia b. General aches/pains c. Joint pain d. Cognitive dysfunction (brain fog)
• history of intubation or admission to ICU to treat COVID-19
• pre-existing lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD), or severe asthma
• women who are pregnant
• history of coronary artery disease (CAD) or stroke
• history of smoking
• any non-marijuana drug abuse history within 30 days
• history of alcohol abuse: greater than 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink for females
• participant does not speak English
• additional medical and mental health diagnosis (study staff will review)
Pediatric COVID-19: Does infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus alter brain structure and function?
The goal of the proposed project is to investigate whether brain abnormalities are present in children to young adults after the recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
• diagnosis of COVID-19 in the past
• experiencing long covid symptoms for at least 2 months
• 3 to 25 years old at the time of entry into the study
• active positive COVID-19 diagnosis (as confirmed by a medical provider &/or certified testing site) for at least 4 weeks prior to projected enrollment date
• surgically implanted pacemaker
• indwelling electronic device, including programmable shunts
• orthodontic braces, unless non-metallic
• implanted metal in the body other than titanium
• inability or unwillingness to complete an MRI
• pregnancy
• anyone not meeting standard MRI requirements according to CMMR protocol (ie presence of metal in body or implanted pacemaker) will be excluded from that portion of the study
Assess Pituitary Function in COVID-19 Patients and Correlate Results with Clinical Symptoms Fatigue
We are studying hormone levels and fatigue of people who have recently had COVID-19. Participants will complete questionnaires and have blood drawn to determine hormone levels. Participants who are experiencing high levels of fatigue or who have abnormal hormone levels will complete questionnaires and have blood drawn every three months for a year. We are hoping to determine how COVID-19 affects hormone levels and the pituitary gland, which is responsible for releasing hormones.
• People who have COVID-19 documented with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test.
• People with pituitary abnormalities diagnosed prior to the diagnosis of COVID-19.
• People receiving hormone replacement therapy, including thyroid hormone, estrogen replacement, (including oral contraceptives), testosterone, or growth hormone.
• People who are on active treatment with oral, topical, inhaled, or injectable corticosteroids (injection within 4 weeks of screening)
• People who have current and continuous (> 3 months) opioid use
• People who are not able to complete study procedures necessary for the study, such as an early morning blood draw.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for post-COVID-19 Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (DD)
There is evidence that dysfunction of the diaphragm following COVID infection that leads to the shortness of breath and chest tightness. The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration. This study involves muscle stretching of the diaphragm and associated muscles to improve the quality of respiration. Half of the participants will receive PT twice a week, for 12 weeks, for 1 hour (in person) and a half hour via telehealth. A control group will undergo traditional treatment as recommended by your provider.
• age 18 and above
• PCR positive 4 weeks prior to the development of the respiratory symptoms
• new diagnosis of PASC (new-onset symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, chest tightness or persistence of symptoms 4 weeks following a positive PCR test for COVID-19)
• did not need hospitalization of 5 days or more and did not need ICU admission
• nose breathers
• symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and fatigue
• pre-existing lung disease such as COPD, IPF, Asthma, Exercise induced Asthma, Lung cancer, or history of Lung transplant
• history of current smoking and pack years of 10
• history of coronary artery disease
• general anxiety disorder
• unable to have full range of motion of the shoulders
• on antidepressants prior to covid-19 infection
• women who are pregnant
• unable to read and speak English
• previously diagnosed severe cognitive deficits such as dementia, developmental defects
• acute medical conditions, psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mania, and psychosis, neurologic disorders such as stroke, Parkinson?s disease and Multiple sclerosis
Site for ACTIV-6: COVID-19 Outpatient Randomized Trial to Evaluate Efficacy of Repurposed Medications
We are continuing to study the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the evolving new variants. We are looking at drugs that have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for other uses. The goal is to determine if these drugs can make participants who get the coronavirus feel better faster and reduce death and hospitalizations.
• at least 30 years old
• confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection by any authorized or approved polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen test collected within 10 days before starting study
• two or more current symptoms of acute infection for no more than 7 days. Symptoms include the following: fatigue, dyspnea, fever, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, chills, headache, sore throat, nasal symptoms, new loss of sense of taste or smell
• current or recent (within 10 days of starting study) hospitalization for COVID-19 infection
• current or planned participation in another interventional trial to treat COVID-19 (study physician will review)
• current or recent use (within the last 14 days) of study drug or study drug/device combination