Institut de Recherche Cliniques de Montreal (IRCM) Post-COVID-19 (IPCO) Research Clinic
This research study follows people who have had COVID-19 to understand long-term health effects and recovery. Participants will be monitored for up to 24 months with regular check-ins to track their physical and mental health after COVID-19 infection.
Key Objective: This trial aims to identify and better understand the long-term health complications that some people experience after COVID-19 infection.
Who to Consider: Adults aged 18-100 years who have had COVID-19 and want to contribute to research on post-COVID recovery should consider enrolling.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Sample Size: n=570 Accrual Ceiling: n=627 Study Population: Patients age 18 to 100 years The study duration includes 51 months to recruit patients and 24 months of total follow-up time counted from the first day of COVID-19 symptoms or date of confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. Study Design: This is a prospective, observational cohort study to evaluate the short- and long-term end-organ complications of COVID-19 and to establish a COVID-19 biobank. Participant Cohorts: 1. Individuals who had previous asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 (mild=never required supplemental oxygen during the acute phase of the infection) 2. Individuals who had previous moderate or severe COVID-19 (moderate=required supplemental oxygen by nasal cannula during the acute phase of the infection; severe=required supplemental oxygen by either high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation or intubation) 3. Individuals who had COVID-19 but did not have signs or symptoms related to COVID-19 lasting beyond 4 weeks from the date of COVID-19 symptom-onset or diagnosis 4. Individuals who have not had COVID-19 (i.e. individuals who tested negative for COVID-19 and who never had symptoms consistent with COVID-19)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any gender, ≥ 18 years old * Current resident of Quebec * Speaks English or French * Have a personal email (to which to send reminders and questionnaire by email ) AND 1 of the following criteria: * At least one COVID-19 positive PCR test, serology or antibody/antigen test in the last 24 months at day of recruitment. * In the absence of a positive COVID-19 test, the patient had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 while living with a person who had a confirmed positive PCR/serology COVID-19 test. * Individual who tested negative for COVID-19 while living with a household member who tested positive for COVID-19 (control group), and never had any COVID-19 related symptoms. * Individual who doesn't have any COVID-19 related symptoms actually, has never had tested positive, and has had at least one negative PCR test. Exclusion Criteria: * Any participant not deemed appropriate for enrollment according to the PI * Known pregnancy (female will not be automatically screened