Long COVID Web: Pan-Canadian Post-COVID Condition Research Network
- Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Grant number: 474666
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19start year
2022Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$14,682,279.53Funder
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Principal Investigator
Cheung Angela M, Goulding Susie E, Graves Donna Lorraine, Archambault Patrick, Awadalla Philip, Bakal Jeffrey A, Bhéreur Anne, Brotto Lori Anne, Busse Jason W, Cameron Jill I, Churchill Katie, Crawley Angela M, Décary Simon, Durand Madeleine, Falcone Emilia L, Fowler Robert A, Gommerman Jennifer L, Graham Kathryn E, Graham Simon J, Groot Gary, Gross Douglas P, Guyatt Gordon H, Halas Gayle, Ho Chester, Hohl Corinne M, Holroyd Brian R, Janjua Naveed Z, Johnson Pauline, Juando Prats Clara, Kashuba Sherri, Katz Alan, Kho Michelle E, Lam Grace Y, Lamontagne Francois, Langlois Marc-Andre, Lavis John N, Law Susan K, LeBlanc Annie, Levin Adeera, Liu-Ambrose Teresa Y, Liu Peter P, Lix Lisa M, Mandhane Piush, Mann Balraj, McGrail Kimberlyn M, McNagny Kelly M, Miciak Maxi A, Mishra Sharmistha, Muhajarine Nazeem, Mukherjee Manali, Mushquash Christopher J, Nacul Luis, O'Brien Kelly K, Osgood Nathaniel D, Papathanasoglou Elisavet, Penninger Josef, Piche Alain, Pinto Andrew D, Quinn Kieran L, Rafferty Ellen, Raj Satish R, Razak Fahad, Russell James A, Sander Beate H, Sekuler Allison B, Soares Claudio D, Tailfeathers Esther, Tomlinson George A, Tricco Andrea C, Valdez Yanet, Verma Amol, Vohra Sunita, Walmsley Sharon L, Walsh Jillian, Weeks Laura C, Williams Kienan, Wu Jianhong, Yeung Rae S…Research Location
CanadaLead Research Institution
University Health Network (Toronto)Research Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Clinical characterisation and management
Research Subcategory
Post acute and long term health consequences
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Unspecified
Vulnerable Population
Indigenous People
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
COVID-19 has touched every corner of the world. As reported by the World Health Organization, more than 634 million people have been infected by the virus. For most people who are infected, symptoms of COVID-19 are short-lived but for some, symptoms remain long after infection is over. Known as post COVID-19 condition, or long COVID, more than 150 million people worldwide live with long COVID, including roughly 1.4 million Canadians. The wide range of symptoms can include general symptoms such as tiredness; breathing and heart symptoms such as cough and chest pain; digestive problems; severe joint and muscle pain; or brain-related symptoms such as difficulty thinking or sleeping, headaches, depression or anxiety. Any of these symptoms can affect the daily lives of people with long COVID. Without proper diagnosis and management, the effect on Canada's healthcare, financial and societal systems is profound. Likewise, some communities have been affected more than others. The negative impact on the health and social well-being of individuals, families and communities is significant and must be addressed immediately. Founded upon the unique perspectives and knowledge of patients, Indigenous communities and researchers, Long COVID Web will create a Canada-wide research network that will i) unravel the complicated web of long COVID disease biology and behavior; ii) develop accurate diagnostic tools, treatments and rehabilitation; and iii) understand and widely share how care and societal systems must adjust to improve the healthcare experience and also ensure socio-economic safety for all. Over the next five years, Canada's leading experts and voices in long COVID will develop standardized clinical practices and treatments across the spectrum of disease. The Network findings will help influence healthcare and societal policies that will ensure the well-being and livelihood of those living with long COVID in Canada and across the world.