Patient-Centered Research
At IVMT, we are committed to research that makes a difference in patients' lives. If you're living with Long COVID, ME/CFS, or other post-viral conditions, your participation in research can help us understand these conditions and develop effective treatments.
Our Commitment to Patients
We believe that patients are essential partners in research. We strive to conduct research that addresses the questions most important to patients and to communicate our findings in accessible ways.
Current Research Studies
We are currently recruiting participants for studies on:
- Long COVID metabolic profiling
- ME/CFS biomarker discovery
- Post-viral fatigue mechanisms
Specific study details and eligibility criteria are available upon inquiry.
How to Participate
If you're interested in participating in IVMT research:
- Contact us at patients@ivmt.org to express interest
- We'll provide information about current studies and eligibility
- If eligible, you'll be connected with the research team
- All participation is voluntary and involves informed consent
What Participation Involves
Depending on the study, participation may involve:
- Completing questionnaires about symptoms and health history
- Providing blood or other biological samples
- Attending clinic visits for assessments
- Following up over time
All studies are approved by ethics boards and designed with participant safety and comfort in mind.
Your Privacy
We take privacy seriously. All participant information is kept confidential and stored securely. Research findings are reported without identifying individual participants.
Resources
While IVMT is a research institution and cannot provide medical care, we can point you to resources for patients with post-viral conditions:
Contact: patients@ivmt.org