Investigating the long-term health effects of the COVID pandemic on children and adolescents

Longitudinal study of health outcomes and mitigating factors in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic

NIH-funded research Duke University · NIH-10909952

This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the physical and mental health of kids and teens in India, tracking their health over time to see how things like stress and changes in daily life have affected them, including their access to healthcare and vaccinations.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionDuke University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Durham, United States)
Project IDNIH-10909952 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the physical and mental health of children and adolescents. It aims to track health outcomes over time, particularly looking at mental health and healthcare utilization, including vaccinations. The study will create a new health dataset in India, collecting data across multiple waves to analyze the impact of economic and social disruptions caused by the pandemic. By examining various stressors related to COVID-19, the research seeks to identify patterns and vulnerabilities in health outcomes among young populations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents under 18 years old who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or are outside the age range of 0-17 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights into the long-term health needs of children and adolescents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in studying the long-term health impacts of pandemics on children, making this approach both relevant and necessary.

Where this research is happening

Durham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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