Improving care for children with long COVID
Mid-Atlantic Pediatric Long COVID Network:Implementing patient-centered and multi-disciplinary practices to improve pediatric long COVID
This study is all about improving care for kids dealing with long COVID, especially those with disabilities or from families that might need extra help, by offering a team of experts at the Kennedy Krieger Institute to support their health and schooling needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932338 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care and support for children suffering from long COVID, a condition that can impact their physical and mental health. It aims to implement a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach to address the unique needs of vulnerable pediatric populations, including those with disabilities and from resource-limited areas. The project will expand services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute's Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic, providing integrated healthcare treatments and resources to help families navigate schooling and access timely care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children who have experienced long COVID, particularly those with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, and those from underserved communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have long COVID or those who are not children may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and health outcomes for children affected by long COVID.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with integrated care models for chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach could be effective for long COVID in children.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Malone, Laura a — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Malone, Laura a
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.