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Why Are We Doing This Research?
In the RECOVER-VITAL study, we are researching a possible treatment for adults who have Long COVID or are still sick months after getting COVID. We want to learn if a drug can reduce ongoing symptoms from the virus that causes COVID.
Interested in enrolling? Please read the following, then learn if you qualify by calling 704-273-5456 or emailing recoverCOVID@duke.edu. You can also learn more here about RECOVER-VITAL.
About the Study
Participants will be asked to take a study drug (provided at no cost) and complete surveys, lab tests, physical ability tests and brain function tests.
You may be a good fit for this study if you:
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Are 18 years of age or older
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Had COVID in the past
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DO NOT have an active COVID infection
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Still have one or more of these symptoms:
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Exhaustion or low energy that interferes with daily activities
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Trouble thinking clearly or brain fog
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Dizziness, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, upset stomach, or other changes in body functions that happen automatically
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How Do I Participate?
You can enroll in the study at the Duke CTSI research center in Kannapolis. Participation in the study will last about six months and includes an enrollment visit, follow-up study visits, and other activities. The participant schedule details the activities and time requirements for each visit. You will not be charged for the study drug or any study-related procedures.
Compensation
You may receive up to $2,650 for participating in this study to cover study-related costs and to pay you for your time and effort to complete the study activities. You may receive up to $1,900 for completion of main study requirements and up to $750 if you complete all additional options. This is how we divide or split the compensation:
Main Study | |
Screening Visit | $0 |
Baseline Visit | $300 |
Study Drug Dosing Midpoint Visit | $300 |
End of Dosing Visit | $300 |
Day 90 Visit | $300 |
Weekly Electronic Survey weeks 1-13 ($25 per survey) | $325 |
Weekly Electronic Survey weeks 14-26 ($25 per survey) | $325 |
Day 180 End of Study Phone Visit | $50 |
Subtotal: Main Study | $1,900 |
Additional Amounts for Samples | |
Both stool samples (Baseline and Day 90) | $300 |
Day 45 Optional blood and nasal swab visit | $150 |
Day 60 Optional blood and nasal swab visit | $150 |
Day 120 Optional blood and nasal swab visit | $150 |
Subtotal: Additional amounts | $750 |
Total Payment Summary | |
Main Study | $1,900 |
Additional Samples | $750 |
TOTAL (up to) | $2,650 |
Learn if you qualify by calling 704-273-5456 or emailing recoverCOVID@duke.edu.
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