This study is being done to learn how to better prevent and treat Long COVID.

You or your child may qualify for the study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 25 years of age and under
• Have had lasting symptoms after a COVID infection (lasting weeks, months, or years)
• No medical conditions that would prevent participation in the study for at least 2 years
• Willing to submit a blood kit

This study will last approximately 2 years, and is split into Part 1 and Part 2.

Part 1 will last 8 weeks and is completely virtual. Participants will be randomly placed into 2 groups and depending on which group a participant is placed in, Part 1 may include:

• online surveys
• a blood kit
• a saliva kit
• recording blood oxygen levels for 4 weeks

The first visit for Part 2 will occur at month 6, followed by 4 more in-person visits at months 12, 24, 36, and 48. Depending on which group a participant is placed in, Part 2 may include:

• anthropometry readings
• an EC
• a lung test (spirometry)
• a neurocognitive test
• a joint flexibility test
• an active standing test
• blood tests

Participating families can receive up to $600 for completing all study visits.

There is no cost for your family to participate in our research study.