Clinical Research
Research studies conducted with people.
Clinical trials
The two main types of research.
Clinical trials and observational studies
Review and oversee research to ensure that research volunteers are adequately protected according to ethical standards and relevant rules.
IRB (institutional review board)
When people have symptoms for weeks, months, or even years after COVID infection, it is called _______.
Long COVID (PASC; Post-Acute Sequalae of SARS-CoV-2; Long-haul COVID; etc.)
The goal of RECOVER is to rapidly improve our understanding of and ability to predict, treat, and prevent __________.
PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2; long COVID; long-haul COVID; etc.)
There are ______ phases in a clinical trial.
Four (4)
This type of research explores ways to improve comfort and the quality of life for individuals with a chronic illness.
Quality of life research
IRBs consists of doctors, scientists, and ______.
Lay people (normal people; non-science people; people not involved with science; nonprofessionals; amateurs; etc.)
Fatigue
RECOVER is looking for _______ participants because some people live or work in high-risk places and some communities are affected differently by COVID.
diverse (diversity in)
Clinical research is step __ of the development process for drugs, treatments, or devices.
Three (3)
This type of research generally involves an intervention such as medication, psychotherapy, new devices, or new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy.
Treatment research
You will be asked to sign an _________ form to show that you agree to participate in the trial and fully understand the benefits, risks, and your rights.
informed consent
A symptom of Long COVID that feels like you can't think clearly.
Brain fog
Answering questions about your life and health.
Medical history
A person with no known significant health problems who participates in clinical research to test a new drug, device, or intervention.
healthy volunteer
Research in this area may explore ways in which a person’s genes make him or her more or less likely to develop a disorder.
Genetic research
Carry out scientifically valid and ethical research and provide information to help people make an informed decision about participating.
Researchers (scientists; doctors)
Long-term effects of COVID may be __________ for everyone and they can affect many __________ parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, and lungs.
different
The acronym (abbreviation) of Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery.
RECOVER
This phase of clinical research involves a small group of participants and researchers to evaluate the treatment’s safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
phase I (phase 1; phase one)
This type of research seeks to identify the patterns, causes, and control of disorders in groups of people.
Epidemiological research
A set of rules or directions that describe what types of people are eligible to participate in the study; determines the schedule of tests, procedures, medications, and dosages; and sets the length of the study.
Protocol
Another term for Long COVID with the acronym (abbreviation) PASC.
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID)
This organization uses active, community-engaged research and outreach to find effective ways to get information to communities.
CEAL (Community engagement alliance; community engagement alliance against COVID-19 disparities)