Join Our Study
Volunteers needed for Long Covid, ME/CFS and COVID-19 research.
Our research study will investigate COVID-19 immunity and post-acute infection conditions
*Our study is active and recruitment is ongoing. However, please bear with us while we re-establish our laboratory in our new home at the Liggins Institute. Due to limited resources, we haven’t reinstated our blood draws yet, but we aim to do so early in 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Study Title: Immunity and Molecular studies of SARS-CoV-2 infection, post-viral conditions and COVID-19 vaccination
Researchers at The University of Auckland are currently recruiting for a study to investigate immune and molecular markers following COVID-19 (healthy controls and Long COVID) and COVID-19 vaccination.
These studies will aim to investigate immune dysregulation and long-term immunity, while also investigating the relationship of Long COVID to Myaglic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
What’s Involved?
- Fill out a short screening questionnaire to confirm eligibility
- We will request 10-70ml (maximum) of blood to be taken from you
- If you are interested, we will also ask you to provide regular samples for our studies
- All information collected about you during the course of the research will be kept strictly confidential
Download Participant Information and Consent Forms
Eligibility Criteria
Consenting adults (16 and over, based in NZ, preferably Auckland) who meet one of the following criteria:
- Had COVID-19
- Have suspected or confirmed Long COVID
- Have ME/CFS (either uninfected or previous COVID infection)
- Participants who identify as ‘in good health’ (either uninfected or previous infection)
MUST BE free from acute infections, e.g. not currently have any cold or flu-like symptoms
Exclusions
- Diagnosed with a terminal illness
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Presenting with any acute cold or flu-like symptoms
Download Participant Information and Consent Forms
Contact Details
Email address: dysimmune@auckland.ac.nz
Statement of Ethics Approval
Approved by the Health and Disability Ethics Committee in October 2021
Reference number: 2021 EXP 10976