Clinical Trial

Understanding the Long-term Impact of COVID-19 in Adults

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Summary
Long COVID (LC) affects an estimated 5-10% of individuals with SARS-CoV-2 causing a persistent physical, cognitive, and functional impairment with potentially severe socioeconomic consequences. While RECOVER-Adult cycle 1 established the largest, most comprehensive U.S. adult LC cohort (14,730 participants), key questions remain about long-term disease trajectories, biological mechanisms, and late-emerging complications. RECOVER-Adult cycle 2 will follow selected participants for two years each, focusing on neurocognitive, cardiopulmonary and infection-associated chronic conditions (IACC) such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and autonomic dysfunction. Using a case-cohort design, the study will investigate disease persistence versus resolution, biological mechanisms, and onset of new chronic illnesses, generating critical insights to guide prevention, treatment, and public health policy.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07498504
Lead Sponsor NYU Langone Health
Collaborators: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions Long COVID, Long Covid19
Enrollment 5,205 participants
Start Date 2026-05
Primary Completion 2030-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2030-04 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-27