There are several studies being conducted to investigate and increase understanding of long-Covid, with many inviting patients to participate directly:

• The Covid-19 Patient Experience Study is sponsored by University College London and is looking at wider and more detailed symptoms, including neurological, cardiovascular, systemic and beyond, as well as the impact on mental health and antibody testing results
• The Post-Hospitalisation Covid-19 study (PHOSP-COVID) is being led by the University of Leicester and is undertaking clinical assessments for a year with 10,000 patients who were hospitalised with Covid-19. The aim is to increase understanding of the long-term effects of the infection so the medical, psychological and rehabilitation needs of these patients can be met in order that they make as full a recovery as possible
• The Covid-19 Discover Study, spearheaded by north Bristol NHS Trust’s Research and Innovation arm and funded by Southmead Hospital Charity, is collecting blood samples and medical information from patients with suspected Covid-19 infection. It also follows up individuals to better understand the challenges faced in recovery from the illness.