Understanding the long-term health effects of COVID-19 in older adults and ways to aid recovery
Official title: Evaluating the Long-term Health Consequences of COVID-19 and Rehabilitation Therapies to Speed Convalescence
Funded at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · NIH-10938018 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how COVID-19 affects the long-term health of older Veterans, especially regarding issues like tiredness and thinking problems, and it will also test if certain therapies can help them feel better and recover more fully.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | November 1, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX003810-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938018 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Veterans who have experienced COVID-19 and are facing ongoing health challenges related to their recovery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 years old or those who have not had COVID-19 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term health consequences of COVID-19, particularly focusing on older Veterans. It aims to understand how COVID-19 affects vascular health and contributes to persistent symptoms like fatigue and cognitive issues, often referred to as 'long-COVID'. The study will explore the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapies, including antioxidant supplementation, to improve recovery and overall health in this population. By evaluating these factors, the research seeks to provide evidence-based recommendations for better health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance recovery and quality of life for older adults suffering from long-COVID.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in addressing long-term COVID-19 effects through rehabilitation, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trinity, Joel Douglas — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Trinity, Joel Douglas
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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.