COVID-19

  • A Study about Short-term and Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Multiple Sensory Systems

    COVID-19
    Ear, Nose and Throat
    Healthy Volunteers
    Infectious Disease
    Official Title Short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on multiple sensory systems

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to assess the short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on multiple sensory systems, including smell, taste, hearing, and balance.

    The study requires about 2.5 hours of your time for your first visit, during which you may undergo smell, taste, hearing, motion, and balance tests. You may be require to participate several follow-up visits, each last 1.5 hours, if you continue to experience symptoms.

     

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Adults diagnosed with COVID 19 within the past 1-8 weeks
    • Adults with previous COVID-19 diagnosis and has persistent (>90 days) complaints of sensory dysfunctions (smell, taste, chemesthesis, hearing, balance, dizziness)
    • Adult with a recent (<8 weeks) upper respiratory infection (cold, flu, etc.)
    • Adult with a previous upper respiratory infection (cold, flu, etc.) and has complaints of sensory dysfunctions (smell, taste, hearing, balance, dizziness)

    Age Range

    18 - 99 years

  • Evaluating Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and COVID Pandemic-related Stress

    COVID-19
    Mental Health
    Official Title Neural Mechanisms of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and COVID Pandemic-related Stress

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to better understand how Mindfulness-based Mind-Body therapies work to help people with Posttraumatic Stress and Stress and Anxiety related to the COVID Pandemic. We want to learn more about how these treatments work so we can put together better treatments for people with PTSD and stress or worry. Time in the study altogether is generally about 16-18 weeks

    Could this study be right for you?

    For those suffering from PTSD:

    • Must be between 18 – 72 years of age
    • Must have current clinically significant symptoms of PTSD
    • Must be able to come to OSU Columbus campus for fMRI brain scan
    • Must be appropriate for group therapy

    Eligibility for those with Pandemic Stress:

    • Must be between 18 – 72 years of age
    • Must have current stress related to the pandemic
    • Must reside in selected zip codes / under-resourced areas in central Ohio (areas with high levels of residents with incomes near the poverty line)
    • Must be able to come to OSU Columbus campus for fMRI brain scan
    • Must be appropriate for group therapy
    • May have up to moderate depression and/or anxiety

    Age Range

    18 and up