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Welcome to RECOVER Studies at the Children's Hospital & Medical Center

RECOVER is a research project that aims to learn about the long-term health effects of COVID, called Long COVID. Your child can join the RECOVER study whether they've had COVID or not. We need children of all ages - from babies to teenagers.

Click the button below to find a study site near you. Together, we can make progress towards recovery.

Find a Study Site
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Want more information? Here’s what you should know.

What is Long COVID?

Long COVID is when a person is sick months after getting COVID. Their symptoms can include trouble breathing, a cough, feeling weak and tired, and problems with certain organs, such as their heart or kidneys.

Can my child join this study?

Your child can join whether they’ve had COVID or not. This includes children of all ages:

  • Babies
  • Preschool and school age children
  • Teenagers
  • Young adults up to age 25 years

We need children from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds to join so we can learn about Long COVID in everyone.

You can also join as their parent or caregiver!

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Why join RECOVER?

Many children have already joined RECOVER studies. But we still need thousands of children to join to help us understand Long COVID. Researchers will compare children who had COVID to those who never did to answer these questions:

  • Why do some children get Long COVID and others don’t?
  • What symptoms do children feel when they get Long COVID and how long do they feel sick?
  • How does having Long COVID affect children’s health and development, as they grow?

What will my child do if they join?

We’ll pay you for your time and may ask you and your child to:

  • Answer survey questions
  • Have checkups and tests
  • Take part for up to 4 years

study will not give anyone a treatment or medicine for COVID. If your child joins this study, your child can still take treatments and medicines their doctor gives them.

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Will my child’s information be kept private?

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Yes! Your child’s privacy is important to us. We will follow all laws to protect your child’s personal information.