An observational study in Covid19, MIS-C Associated with COVID-19 and MIS-C Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, sponsored by Children's National Research Institute. Active, not recruiting at 2 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 0 Years to 21 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-02-12.
Sponsored by Children's National Research Institute · Observational
This is a multisite prospective observational study to evaluate the clinical sequelae of symptomatic and asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the pediatric population, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), and characterize the immune response associated with these clinical presentations. Participants aged 21 years and younger with laboratory confirmed history of symptomatic or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection will visit the study sites for clinical and research evaluations and sample collection at schedules dependent on time since infection. Participants enrolled within 12 weeks after acute infection or positive test will be part of the "recovery group" and will attend study visits at baseline, every 3 months for the first 6 months, and subsequently every 6 months for a total of 3 years. Participants enrolled more than 12 weeks after acute infection or positive test will be in the "convalescent group" and will attend study visits at baseline and subsequently every 6 months for a total of 3 years.
Individuals (aged ≤21 years) without a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection or current symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 will serve as a control group and will attend visits for evaluations and sample collection at baseline and every 12 months for a total of 3 years. This protocol will establish a cohort of pediatric patients recovered from SARS CoV-2 infection and a biorepository for evaluation of the potential roles of host genetics, immune response, and other possible factors influencing long-term outcomes.
Parents or guardians of participants in all cohorts will also be enrolled for limited participation to complete questionnaires about how the family is impacted by the participant's health and SARS-CoV-2.
This study will establish a cohort of surviving pediatric patients with symptomatic (including COVID-19 and MIS-C) and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection to study the long-term sequelae of acute infection and the evolution of the immune response over time. Longitudinal follow-up of this cohort will provide important information about clinical sequelae of acute COVID-19 and MIS-C, characteristics of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, genetic factors associated with long-term outcomes, and the extent and duration of protective immunity.
The study procedures include:
Genetic testing (optional): This protocol involves genetic testing using whole genome sequencing (WGS) approaches for all participants.
Clinical photography (optional): Participants may decline photographs or place any restrictions on their use.
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Patients aged 0 to 21 years with confirmed history of symptomatic SARS CoV-2 infection (including COVID-19), MIS C, or asymptomatic SARS CoV-2 infection (n = up to 1000), as well as healthy contacts (aged ≤21 years; n = up to 1000). Additionally, a parent or guardian of each participant will be enrolled to complete targeted questionnaires (n = up to 2000).
Accrual ceiling is 5000 patients.
Survivors and control cohorts:
In order to be eligible to participate in this study as a survivor or as a control, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
In addition, an individual must meet all criteria for one of the following cohorts.
Symptomatic survivor cohort (including MIS-C):
Documented prior COVID-19 or MIS-C as evidenced by one of the following:
Asymptomatic survivor cohort:
Documented prior SARS-CoV-2 infection as evidenced by one of the following:
Positive SARS-CoV-2 RNA or antigen test is at least 4 weeks before baseline visit.
Healthy contact (control) cohort:
Parents and guardians:
In order to participate in this study as a parent or guardian, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Survivors and controls:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
Parents and guardians:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
Co-enrollment: Participants may be co-enrolled in other clinical studies, including observational studies and therapeutic trials. However, the study staff should be informed of co-enrollment.
Participants aged 21 years and younger and enrolled within 12 weeks after acute infection or positive test. These participants will attend study visits at baseline, every 3 months for the first 6 months, and subsequently every 6 months for a total of 3 years.
Participants aged 21 years and younger and enrolled more than 12 weeks after acute infection or positive test. These participants will attend study visits at baseline and subsequently every 6 months for a total of 3 years.
Individuals (aged ≤21 years) without a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection or current symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 will serve as a control group and will attend visits for evaluations and sample collection at baseline and every 12 months for a total of 3 years.
Parents or guardians of participants in all cohorts will also be enrolled for limited participation to complete questionnaires about how the family is impacted by the participant's health and SARS-CoV-2.
Incidence and prevalence of medical sequelae, study procedures analysis
Incidence and prevalence of medical sequelae among symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection survivors, asymptomatic SARS CoV 2 infection survivors, and MIS-C survivors.
Time frame: 6 years
Risk factors for medical sequelae, study procedures analysis
Risk factors for medical sequelae among symptomatic SARS CoV 2 infection survivors, asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection survivors, and MIS-C survivors.
Time frame: 6 years
Quality of life and social impact, study procedures analysis
Health-related quality of life and social impact in children and adolescents recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection including parent/guardian and child assessments.
Time frame: 6 years
Incidence and prevalence of reinfection, study procedures analysis
Incidence and prevalence of reinfection in previously infected and recovered SARS-CoV-2 and MIS-C survivors with and without vaccination.
Time frame: 6 years
Biorepository, study procedures analysis
Establishment of a biorepository for additional biomarker analysis.
Time frame: 6 years
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