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RECOVER at mid-year: 2026 progress and what’s ahead
In 2026 so far, RECOVER has published new research findings across nearly all its different studies and will soon be enrolling participants for the next phases of the adult observational study and clinical trials.
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RECOVER Representatives inform Long COVID research through authorship
Over the last two years, RECOVER Patient, Caregiver, and Community Representatives have helped plan and write more than 100 publications about RECOVER’s Long COVID research and its findings.
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RECOVER Research Update: March 2025
RECOVER research continues to advance our understanding of how and why Long COVID can affect everyone differently.
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R3 Seminar Recap: Ethical considerations for enrolling “invested parties” in large-scale clinical studies: Insights from the RECOVER Initiative
During the January 28th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, Dr. Kellie Owens, PhD (NYU Grossman School of Medicine) shared ethical guidance for enrolling individuals in clinical studies who have direct involvement with the research. Dr. Owens was joined by co-authors Leah Castro, MA (RECOVER Community and Caregiver Representative) and Rebecca Letts (RECOVER Patient and Caregiver Representative), who described Representatives’ important role in designing RECOVER clinical studies and developing peer-reviewed research publications.
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RECOVER study finds COVID-19 increases risk of developing ME/CFS
RECOVER researchers found that people were more likely to develop myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) after having COVID-19. Most of the people who developed ME/CFS also developed Long COVID.
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RECOVER researchers identify gaps in Long COVID research for older adults
RECOVER researchers analyzed 59 Long COVID research studies to identify gaps in understanding, preventing, diagnosing, and treating Long COVID in older adults.
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RECOVER Representatives and researchers join new advisory committee addressing Long COVID’s impact on public health
Six people who are contributing to RECOVER now also serve on the U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services’ Advisory Committee on Long COVID, providing recommendations regarding Long COVID and associated conditions.
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A person’s sex may affect their risk of developing Long COVID
Some women taking part in RECOVER research were more likely to experience Long COVID compared to men.
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NIH-funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following COVID-19
Results from a recent RECOVER study suggest that adults who have COVID-19 may be more likely to develop a related condition called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
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