Would you be willing to be part of a research study into Long Covid?
A research study into the effects of Long Covid has been launched the University of the West of Scotland – and the help of anyone over 18 years old, living in Scotland, and who has had a positive PCR or lateral flow test in the past ten weeks is required.
The study, called Tracking Persistent Symptoms in Scotland (TraPSS), involves downloading an app onto your phone to track your symptoms (or lack of symptoms) over time.
This information will be used to understand how many people in Scotland get Long Covid and how many make a full recovery from the infection. Please note that you do not have to have ongoing symptoms to participate.
“One of the most challenging parts of this study will be identifying and recruiting enough people who have recently tested positive,” explained a member of the research group, Dr Marie McLaughlin, of the UWS School of Health and Life Sciences.
“We would really appreciate it if musicians within the Scottish Brass Band Association took part in the study. If anyone has had a recent positive test or is unfortunate enough to have one in the future, we ask that they contact us and become part of the study should they so wish.”
If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr McLaughlin at marie.mclaughlin@uws.ac.uk or click here to leave your contact details for a member of the research team to give you more information.
