COVID19-OR: Observation, Risk & Recovery [COVID-19]
Research type
Research Study
Full title
COVID19-OR: Observation, Risk & Recovery. An observational study exploring risk assessment and recovery from COVID-19 infection in hospitalised patients.
IRAS ID
280041
Contact name
Luke Hodgson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
N/A, N.A
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
A novel coronavirus, designated corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in a Pandemic at the time of writing (27th April) the reported number of confirmed cases exceeding 3 million and over 200000 associated deaths. The burden on global critical care has been considerable. As of 24th Apirl there have been 8752 UK critical care admissions with services under considerable strain, and a mortality rate over 50%. Survivors of critical illness will require significant input. \n\nThis study will perform mixed methods to provide rich data on risk stratification and recovery from critical illness. \n\nRecovery from a novel disease requires documenting and the study will go on to report physical and psychological changes following hospital discharge in survivors. In addition qualitative interviews will be conducted with patients who have survived and been discharged from critical care along with their relatives and treating professionals, to better understand their needs during recovery. [Study relying on COPI notice]
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/YH/0157
Date of REC Opinion
5 May 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion