How COVID-19 affects thinking, mental health, and social connections in recently housed veterans
The Enduring Effects of COVID-19 Infection on Psychological Factors, Cognition, and Social Integration inRecently Homeless Veterans
This project looks at whether having COVID-19 leads to lasting problems with memory, mood, and social connection for veterans who were recently homeless.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11327294 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers will follow veterans who recently experienced homelessness and compare those who had COVID-19 with those who did not. They will collect information through interviews, standardized questionnaires, brief cognitive tests, and review of medical records to document infection history. The team will monitor changes in memory, attention, anxiety, depression, and social integration over time. Results will be used to identify ongoing needs and guide support services for veterans transitioning out of homelessness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are veterans who recently experienced homelessness and are enrolled in or able to attend care at the Los Angeles VA, especially those with a history of COVID-19 infection.
Not a fit: People who are not veterans, never experienced homelessness, or whose cognitive problems are clearly due to other non-COVID causes may not directly benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help VA providers identify and treat lasting thinking, mental health, and social challenges linked to COVID-19 in recently housed veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown COVID-19 can cause lasting cognitive and mental health problems, but few studies have focused specifically on recently homeless veterans, so this work addresses a less-studied group.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wynn, Jonathan — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Wynn, Jonathan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.