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Stay informed about RECOVER’s Long COVID research by reading the latest news and participating in upcoming events.

Stay informed about RECOVER’s Long COVID research by reading the latest news and participating in upcoming events.

A public comment period will allow patients, caregivers, and researchers to comment on a study to test whether stellate ganglion nerve block (SGB) can help improve Long COVID symptoms.
RECOVER marks 5 years of Long COVID research, with NIH leaders, scientists, and clinicians continuing to guide and advance the initiative’s mission. In 2026, RECOVER will expand clinical trials to find answers for the Long COVID community.
While recruiting potential participants for its clinical trials focused on sleep disturbances, RECOVER study teams also conducted additional health screenings to identify and treat individuals with a sleep condition called sleep apnea.
In 2025, RECOVER’s progress included closing the first phase of its adult observational study and publishing its first clinical trial results. This year, the initiative continues its studies and sharing research findings.
On January 23, NIH and FNIH leaders will hold a RECOVER-TLC webinar to provide updates and answer questions about RECOVER’s latest clinical trial efforts.
A network of 42 RECOVER sites across the US worked to reach out to potential study participants, communicate with the trial team, and reach the trials’ enrollment goal 2 months ahead of schedule.
Feedback from patients, caregivers, and others will help shape studies testing the safety and effectiveness of potential Long COVID treatments.
Results from the RECOVER-NEURO clinical trial were published in the journal JAMA Neurology. The trial focused on symptoms of cognitive dysfunction associated with Long COVID, including brain fog, trouble focusing, and thinking clearly.