Impact of COVID-19 on managing chronic health conditions

Long-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Self-Management of Chronic Conditions: The C3 Study

NIH-funded research Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-11083571

This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way middle-aged and older adults with chronic conditions take care of their health, and it aims to understand the long-term effects on their health and healthcare experiences.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNorthwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chicago, United States)
Project IDNIH-11083571 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ability of middle-aged and older adults with chronic conditions to manage their health. By analyzing data from a diverse cohort of participants, the study aims to understand the long-term consequences of the pandemic on health outcomes and healthcare experiences. Participants will be interviewed and their health records will be reviewed to assess changes in self-management practices and overall health status. The study focuses on understanding disparities in health impacts among different demographic groups.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are middle-aged and older adults with one or more chronic health conditions.

Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 years old or do not have any chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for supporting patients with chronic conditions in managing their health during and after public health crises.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the impacts of public health crises on chronic disease management can lead to significant improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Where this research is happening

Chicago, 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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