Developing new statistical tools to understand COVID-19 and its long-term effects

Statistical Methods in COVID-19/PASC Clinical Research

['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-11038017

This study is looking at how COVID-19 affects people in the long run, especially those dealing with lingering symptoms, to find better ways to help them recover and improve their treatment options.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11038017 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating and testing innovative statistical methods to better understand the clinical aspects, biological factors, and social influences related to COVID-19 and its long-term effects, known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). By analyzing complex data from COVID-19 patients, the team aims to uncover the mechanisms that lead to PASC and improve recovery strategies. The project involves collaboration between physician-scientists and biostatisticians to ensure that the statistical tools developed are both clinically relevant and methodologically sound. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and treatment options as a result of this research.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced COVID-19 and are dealing with ongoing symptoms or complications.

Not a fit: Patients who have not been infected with COVID-19 or do not exhibit any long-term symptoms may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced statistical methods to analyze COVID-19 data, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

BOSTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: adverse sequelae of coronavirus disease, adverse sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019

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