Identifying brain changes in COVID-19 survivors with cognitive issues
Official title: Imaging Predictors
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Science Center · NIH-10907439 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how COVID-19 might change the brain and affect thinking skills in people who have recovered from the virus, by comparing brain scans of those who have cognitive issues with those who don’t.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Science Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $520,049 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG076581-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907439 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals over 60 years old who have survived COVID-19 and are experiencing cognitive difficulties.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had COVID-19 or those without cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to uncover specific brain patterns associated with cognitive impairment in individuals who have survived COVID-19. By using advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI and structural MRI, the study will analyze changes in brain structure and function. The researchers will compare brain scans of cognitively impaired and non-impaired individuals to identify unique neural signatures linked to COVID-19. This could help in understanding how COVID-19 affects the brain and cognitive abilities over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnosis and treatment strategies for cognitive impairment in COVID-19 survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that cognitive impairment is common among COVID-19 survivors, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Science Center
San Antonio, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Peter Thornton — University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- Study coordinator: Fox, Peter Thornton
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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.