In March 2020, OMF launched an international, multi-year study across the six OMF supported Collaborative Research Centers (CRC). This was the first study of its kind and the aim is to examine the progression from COVID to Long COVID and the eventual progression to ME/CFS.
In March 2020, OMF brought together its global collaborative network, across 6 research centers in 4 countries, to carry out this global effort in several stages, using an initial $1,000,000 grant donated specifically for this effort. We are actively working to raise additional funding to continue this critical study.
Researchers are testing and analyzing data from individuals from the point of early COVID-19 illness through their recovery or prolonged illness state. This study has an opportunity to reveal what causes one to fully recover versus those at high risk of developing Long COVID and of those, the development of ME/CFS.
This data is also being compared to the OMF-Funded Post-Viral Complications in Herpes Simplex Encephalopathy (HSE) study data to provide another post-viral contrast. This study design offers the chance to elucidate precise pathological mechanisms of Long COVID, ME/CFS and other post-viral illnesses, identify potential diagnostic biomarkers and validate potential treatment targets for future clinical trials.
Updates from Phase 1
Updates from the Long Covid Clinic at Uppsala
Latest Updates from Montreal
Latest Updates from the Computation Center
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