Helping Patients Recover from Long COVID

Supporting Patients Recovering from COVID-19 (SPaRC)

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-11121772

This project aims to expand and improve care for people experiencing Long COVID, especially those from underserved communities.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11121772 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

Long COVID can significantly affect quality of life for many people after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly minority, rural, and older populations. This initiative will expand the Johns Hopkins Post-Acute COVID-19 Team (JH PACT) program, called SPaRC, to offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. The program will focus on increasing access and reducing wait times, reaching more patients through partnerships with community organizations. We will continuously refine the program to ensure it provides patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing Long COVID, particularly those from minority, rural, older, or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have Long COVID or are not seeking care for its symptoms would not directly benefit from this specific program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide improved access to specialized care and better health outcomes for individuals living with Long COVID.

How similar studies have performed: Multidisciplinary Long COVID clinics have shown promise in providing care, and this program builds upon an existing, established program at Johns Hopkins.

Where this research is happening

BALTIMORE, 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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