Improving Health Information for Long COVID Patients in Rural Northern New England
Official title: Long COVID Health Literacy Project: Bringing Health Information to Patients and Providers with Health Disparities in Rural Northern New England
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11180083 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This effort creates easy-to-understand health information for patients and healthcare providers dealing with Long COVID in rural areas of northern New England.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 10, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5G08LM014406-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11180083 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals living with Long COVID in rural areas of northern New England, particularly those who have difficulty accessing reliable health information or local medical services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Long COVID or who reside outside of rural northern New England may not directly benefit from the specific resources developed by this project.
What this research studies
Many people in rural northern New England with Long COVID, also known as post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS), face challenges getting comprehensive care and reliable information due to fewer medical services. This initiative aims to bridge that gap by developing useful and relatable health information specifically for these patients and their providers. Working with rural and biomedical libraries, the team will create resources to help manage the complex nature of Long COVID. This work builds upon the established Dartmouth-Hitchcock PACS Clinic, which already serves many patients in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could significantly improve access to vital health information and support for Long COVID patients in underserved rural communities, helping them better manage their condition and find local services.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific combination of health literacy and rural Long COVID care is unique, similar efforts to improve health information access have shown success in other chronic conditions.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parsonnet, Jeffrey — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Parsonnet, Jeffrey
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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.