Kid-Covid Study - Recent Cold Symptoms or COVID-19

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child 12-17 years old? Has your child had cold symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 in the past month? Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the impact of COVID-19 and flu on cognition and mental health in adolescents. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

This study is being conducted to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, inflammation, and brain function in adolescents. Studies suggest that adolescents have an increased risk for mental health issues and cognitive impairment after having COVID-19. Our goal is to examine adolescents with and without a history of COVID-19 infection to understand the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health and brain function.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Age 12-17
• Cold symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 in the past month
• Not currently pregnant
• No chronic illness or chronic infections
• No diagnosis of psychiatric illness

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• In-person visit
  • Blood draw, nasal swab, body measurements, computer tasks and IQ test
• Virtual visits
  • Interviews and questionnaires
• All procedures will be completed at follow-ups at 3-months and 6-months.
• Virtual visit procedures (interviews and questionnaires) will be repeated at 18-months.