'Long COVID-19' in Suffolk and North Essex: Defining the Disease and Optimising Outcomes

To accurately describe the rehabilitation needs of individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome up to 36 months after infection, allowing better diagnosis, triage and resource management. A major focus will be the impact on everyday life to return to normal activities.

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Key information

Conditions

Covid19 COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ipswich, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Individuals 18 years old and over (no upper age limit) Female and male Diagnosed with COVID-19 via PCR testing Or, Experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (new continuous cough, a high temperature, loss of taste and smell) And Clinically diagnosed with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome by their GP Participants who live within Suffolk and North East Essex

Exclusion criteria

Individuals unable to consent for themselves Individuals without sufficient proficiency in English language to take part in telephone or video call, where the research team have been unable to make adjustments to enable their participation Individuals under 18 years old

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Symptomology

Time frame: 36 months

Wide range of symptoms associated with Long COVID

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Registry information

Official study title

'Long COVID' in Suffolk and North Essex: Defining the Disease and Optimising Outcomes

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Dec 14, 2021
Registry last updated: Feb 6, 2026

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