Improving Long COVID care for underserved communities in South Texas
Comprehensive Long COVID Care for Underserved Communities: Innovative Delivery and Dissemination Models (Comunidad)
This study is working to make it easier for people in South Texas with Long COVID to get the care they need by improving services at a local clinic and bringing in more support, like social workers, to help everyone feel better and get the right treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Science Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to comprehensive care for individuals suffering from Long COVID, particularly in underserved areas of South Texas. The project will focus on expanding multidisciplinary care at the Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic in San Antonio, addressing long wait times for appointments and the shortage of knowledgeable primary care providers. By integrating social workers and increasing community awareness about Long COVID, the initiative seeks to create sustainable models of care that can be replicated in similar communities. The program will run for five years and will actively engage with the local population to ensure their needs are met.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in South Texas who are experiencing Long COVID symptoms and face barriers to accessing care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in South Texas or those who are not experiencing Long COVID symptoms 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 patients with Long COVID in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various initiatives addressing Long COVID, this approach of integrating community-specific care models is innovative and aims to fill existing gaps in service delivery.
Where this research is happening
San Antonio, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Science Center — San Antonio, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Verduzco-Gutierrez, Monica — University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- Study coordinator: Verduzco-Gutierrez, Monica
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.