Do you know someone still coughing months after COVID?
It might be Long COVID.
That person may want to participate in a clinical trial.
Roughly 10 percent of people who are infected with COVID-19 can’t shake the effects of the disease months and even years later.
“Some have mild symptoms, such as the lack of ability to smell or taste, and some have symptoms so severe that the person becomes disabled,” said Dr. Melanie Hoppers, PQC Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Hoppers, who has established a clinic dedicated to treating Long COVID patients, is offering a clinical research study for those who have the disease.
Long COVID symptoms also include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, extreme fatigue, exercise intolerance, gastrointestinal upset, insomnia, and brain fog.
“Being awarded a clinical trial for Long COVID in West Tennessee is exciting,” said Dr. Hoppers. “There are no FDA-approved treatments for Long COVID, also known as post, acute sequelae of COVID.”
“When I began seeing patients with Long COVID over 18 months ago, I expected to have a few patients; but I have been overwhelmed with the number of people who have been affected in our area. We have tools to help them, but we are limited, and I would love to see new therapies developed for these patients.”
Dr. Hoppers is conducting the clinical research — which will evaluate the effectiveness of a new investigational treatment approach for Long COVID — in conjunction with Helios Clinical Research.
People may qualify to participate if they:
- Are 22 years of age or older.
- Previously tested positive for COVID.
- Have continued symptoms, despite a current negative test.
Qualified participants receive study-related care at no cost. Compensation up to $825 may be provided for study-related time and travel.
Please note that all information collected during the study will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for the purposes of this research.
For more information or to apply for participation in the study, visit the Long COVID section of physiciansqualitycare.com or call 731-426-5380.
