This international study will improve our understanding of the long-term impact of COVID-19 and enable the development of models to better predict disease progression.

Research Objectives

Status

Current

Recruitment

Closed

Study location

Wesley Research Institute, St Andrews Hospital

Study type

Investigator Initiated

    Lead investigators    
            A/Prof Gianluigi Li Bassi        

            Professor John Fraser AO        

About this research project

COVID-19 is still a relatively new disease with its long-term impact still not fully understood. Extrapolation from UK data suggests that up to 15-20% COVID-19 patients could present long-term symptoms with evidence of this already presenting. The AFTERCOR study aims to elucidate the long-term effects of COVID-19. In particular, the AFTERCOR study will characterise renal, pulmonary, hepatic and neurological dysfunctions post COVID-19 and resulting health-related quality of life. The results of the study will assist clinicians treating COVID-19 long haulers, providing valuable insights on the longer term impacts and pave the way for interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and quality of life.

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