Improving Access to Multidisciplinary Care for long COVID patients
Official title: Improving Access to Multidisciplinary Care for patients with long COVID
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11415416 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A team at UW is expanding a long COVID clinic to help more patients get coordinated, multidisciplinary care—especially in rural areas and underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $993,950 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS029905-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415416 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with long COVID who live in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, especially those in rural or underserved communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not living in the target regions or not seeking multidisciplinary long COVID care may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds expanding the Post COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery clinic to reach people with long COVID across Washington, Alaska, and beyond. The plan adds coordinated care, behavioral health support, vocational services, and electronic consultations to improve access. It also prioritizes engagement with underserved communities to build education and connections to local resources. The work involves collaboration across clinics and community partners to sustain long-COVID care in a large regional area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with long COVID may receive easier access to coordinated, comprehensive care closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Prior clinics have shown that expanding multidisciplinary care can improve access and care coordination for long COVID patients.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedly, Janna L — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Friedly, Janna L
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Atlanta Long COVID Coordinated Care Model for Diverse Populations
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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.