Help us understand why some people recover differently from COVID-19
Our goal is to enroll about 1,050 participants with COVID-19 and 150 without, and we need your help. In Illinois, any adult may be eligible to participate in the RECOVER Study. We are now seeking volunteers currently infected with COVID or those who have had COVID for the FIRST time in the past 3 weeks.
You have COVID now
You had COVID in the last 3 weeks
You never had COVID
Goal Acheived!
You have had COVID
Goal Acheived!


By participating in the ILLInet RECOVER study you:
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May help doctors understand Long COVID
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May help improve the future of COVID care
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May learn more about your health
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Are not asked to use any medications or treatments for the study
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Get access to new treatment trials as they become available in the near future
Everyone who joins RECOVER will have some in-person medical exams and complete some questionnaires

YEAR 1

Exams
Attend up to 4 in-person* medical exams (check-ups)
- Most participants will only complete these basic exams that include the collection of specimens (like blood and urine) to help us understand your body at the beginning of the study.
- Later visits will monitor how your body and feelings change over time.
- Depending on you medical results, and if you get infected/reinfected with COVID, you may be asked to complete additional in-person medical exams. A member of the clinical team will discuss details if needed.
Surveys
Answer up to 5 health-related questionnaires
YEARS 2-4

Exams
Attend only 1 in-person* medical exam each year
Surveys
Answer up to 4 surveys by phone or online each year

IN-PERSON VISITS

Chicago
Mile Square Health Center
1220 South Wood Street
3rd floor, Breathe Chicago Center
Chicago, Illinois 60608
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Peoria
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
530 NE Glen Oak Avenue
Zone 1, Research Clinic, Suite 1116
Peoria, Illinois 61637
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Peoria
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
120 NE Glen Oak Avenue
Research Administration Office, Suite 302
Peoria, Illinois 61603
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Earn up to $800
You will be compensated for your time and effort.
We appreciate your consideration.
