Primary care–integrated Long COVID care to help minoritized adults in NYC
Official title: Primary care-integrated Long COVID care to improve outcomes for minoritized adults in New York City
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11414758 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-centered program will bring Long COVID care into primary care clinics in East Harlem to help adults who are minoritized or have lower incomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $999,914 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS029945-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11414758 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ with Long COVID symptoms who are minoritized or have low income and live in NYC, especially Harlem and the South Bronx.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not experiencing Long COVID symptoms or not receiving care at participating clinics may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project expands Mount Sinai’s Post-COVID care by adding a third, primary-care–integrated site in East Harlem to reach underserved communities. The team will streamline access to Long COVID evaluation and treatment within Internal Medicine Associates, improving referrals, care coordination, and transitions back to primary care. It aims to sustain and scale effective care practices, reduce wait times, and adapt services as the field evolves. The effort leverages care navigators and PC providers with Long COVID expertise to address patients’ physical and mental health needs in a familiar setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience faster, more coordinated Long COVID care within their trusted primary care setting.
How similar studies have gone: Prior integrated Long COVID programs show improved access and coordinated care in primary care settings, with ongoing optimization needed for scalability.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wisnivesky, Juan P — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wisnivesky, Juan P
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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.