Neuro COVID

Basic Study Information

Purpose:
We are recruiting individuals 65 or older to learn more about how Covid impacts our brains! COVID is caused by a virus that enter many cells including cells of blood vessels. This can make vessels leaky and in the brain this leakage can cause inflammation. The damaged blood vessels are also more likely to form blood clots, causing tiny strokes. The purpose of this study is to understand if after initial COVID infection these leaky brain vessels fully recover or remain permanently damaged. If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to come to the Clinical Research Center (CRC) at URMC three different times: Baseline, 12 months, and 24 months - and you will participate in two telephone calls over a 2 year period. At the baseline visit, there is a blood draw and testing to assess your memory, attention, and movement (approximately 2.5 hours) as well as an MRI (approximately 1.5 hours). At the 12 month visit, there is a blood draw and memory tests. At the 24 month visit, there is a blood draw, memory testing, and an MRI.

Lead Researcher (Principal Investigator)

Lead Researcher:  Giovanni Schifitto

Study Contact Information

Additional Study Details

Study Details:
At the baseline visit, there is a blood draw, an MRI, and testing to assess your memory, attention, and movement. At the 12 month visit, there is a blood draw and memory tests. At the 24 month visit, there is a blood draw, memory testing, and an MRI.

Number of Visits:  2 to 5
Parking:  Free

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