Pain in Long COVID-19: The Role of Sleep

Purpose

Pain is among the most frequently reported symptoms in Long COVID, along with sleep disturbances, fatigue, and cognitive impairments. Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining a pain-free state. The goal of this study is to characterize the type and severity of pain in Long COVID, to characterize sleep and sleep disturbances in Long COVID, and to understand the role of sleep in the development and persistence of pain symptoms in Long COVID.

Condition

  • Long COVID

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 85 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Females and males >18 years - Confirmed history of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of chronic pain prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection - Raynaud syndrome - Pregnant/nursing

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Long COVID Individuals who have been infected with the corona virus and developed Long COVID
  • Other: No intervention
    Observational, no intervention
No Long COVID Individuals who have been infected with the corona virus and fully recovered.
  • Other: No intervention
    Observational, no intervention

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT05606211
Status
Active, not recruiting
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center