Study of Long-Term Effects After Recovering from COVID-19 Infection Observational Study by University of California, San Francisco

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19 infection in people who have recovered from the acute illness. This observational study focuses on understanding how the immune system and other bodily responses vary among individuals over time. It also examines how factors like age, gender, and race may influence these long-term outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Participants who have recovered from COVID-19 are followed at San Francisco General Hospital starting with a baseline visit, then monthly visits for 3 months, and subsequently every 3 months for up to 2 years. At each visit, detailed interviews are conducted along with saliva and blood sample collections. The study aims to create a specimen bank of samples linked to well-documented clinical data for further research. During the study, participants undergo interviews and sample collections to measure immune activation, inflammation, and other health changes over time. Demographic details and hospitalization history are recorded at baseline. Follow-up visits last about 20 to 40 minutes while the initial visit takes approximately 90 minutes. Personal identifiers are removed from samples to protect privacy. The study monitors outcomes related to long COVID up to 24 months after infection.

Long-term Impact of Infection With Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)