Improving access to culturally relevant long COVID care and treatment.
The Pitt IMProving Access to Culturally relevant long COVID care and Treatment (IMPACCT) Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10932372
This study is all about helping people in rural and underserved areas get better care for long COVID by teaching healthcare providers how to understand and meet their unique needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10932372 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to long COVID care for underserved and rural populations by training healthcare providers in culturally informed practices. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Long COVID clinic has developed personalized strategies for treatment, and this program will create educational materials and outreach initiatives to improve provider knowledge. By establishing pathways for clinician collaboration, the program seeks to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are long COVID patients from underserved and rural populations who lack access to specialized care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have long COVID or those already receiving adequate care from knowledgeable providers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of care and health outcomes for long COVID patients in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MORRIS, ALISON — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: MORRIS, ALISON
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.