Investigating heart and kidney damage in COVID-19 survivors
Official title: Cardiovascular Risk, Vascular and Kidney Damage in COVID-19 Survivors
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10995283 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how COVID-19 might affect heart and kidney health over time, and it's for people who have recovered from COVID-19, as well as others without the virus, to help us understand any risks they might face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | January 20, 2022 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $683,670 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL157108-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995283 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 and are experiencing or at risk for cardiovascular or kidney issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had COVID-19 or those without any cardiovascular or kidney concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the long-term effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular and kidney health. It aims to identify how COVID-19 may lead to increased risks of heart disease and kidney damage in survivors. The study will involve a large cohort of COVID-19 survivors and matched controls, utilizing electronic health records to track cardiovascular events and perform detailed assessments of vascular and renal health. By examining these outcomes, the research seeks to uncover risk factors that contribute to adverse health effects following COVID-19 infection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and treatment strategies for cardiovascular and kidney complications in COVID-19 survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has indicated that respiratory infections can lead to long-term cardiovascular issues, suggesting that this investigation could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chirinos Medina, Julio Alonso — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Chirinos Medina, Julio Alonso
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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.