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Correlation of post SARS-COV-2 infection gut microbiome and gastrointestinal symptoms in pediatric and adolescent population

Correlation of post SARS-COV-2 infection gut microbiome and gastrointestinal symptoms in pediatric and adolescent population

  • Clinical Trial Information

    Trial Contact: Winbigler, Holly M; Roppo, Emily

    Trial Phone: 321,841,9560 ; 321.841.9560

  • IRB No: 230.018.01

    Protocol Abbrev: Long Covid

    Principal Investigator: Darlene Barrett Antonio, PhD

    Age Group: Pediatric

  • Objective

    To compare the gut microbiome composition and diversity of post-COVID-19 infection with the gut microbiome of healthy age-matched group collected before the pandemic start in 2020. To assess the gut microbiome in patients, post COVID-19 virus infection cases and correlate with the presented gastrointestinal symptoms such as stress, anxiety, and symptoms.

  • Key Eligibility

    The targeted study population will include any child or young adult between the age 8 and 21, who tested positive for COVID-19 and hospitalized from the disease in ORMC or APH. Patients with COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammation Syndrome in children (MIS-C) will be included.