Improving access to culturally relevant long COVID care and treatment.
Official title: The Pitt IMProving Access to Culturally relevant long COVID care and Treatment (IMPACCT) Program
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10932372 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $964,230 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS029924-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932372 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are long COVID patients from underserved and rural populations who lack access to specialized care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have long COVID or those already receiving adequate care from knowledgeable providers may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morris, Alison — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Morris, Alison
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Pediatric Long COVID Care Network: Improving access and coordinated care for children
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Comunidad: Expanding Long COVID care in underserved South Texas
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Atlanta Long COVID Coordinated Care Model for Diverse Populations
A regional program in Atlanta aims to improve access and coordination of care for people with Long COVID, especially in underserved communities.
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Long COVID Care Resources and Education to Improve Community Health
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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.