—including transplant recipients and others with suppressed immune systems.
We were reminded of the importance of vaccines to prevent disease during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they continue to be on the minds of many transplant recipients as we see outbreaks of avian flu, measles, and other infectious diseases.
To better understand the experiences and ongoing perspectives of transplant recipients, families, and caregivers with COVID-19, the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) launched a national questionnaire study: TREAT-COVID—Addressing Critical Issues and Therapeutics Emerging in Transplantation in COVID-19 for Transplant Recipients. TREAT-COVID aims to develop effective strategies for addressing the impacts of COVID-19 in transplant recipients, including clinical treatments, mental health, and economic impacts for patients, families, and caregivers.
“TREAT-COVID is studying the effects of COVID-19 in transplant recipients and the broader transplant community. By examining how COVID-19 impacts vulnerable groups, such as those who have received transplants, these insights are critical for guiding the future development and delivery of vaccines tailored to the needs of immunocompromised patients.”
– Geetha Sanmugalingham,
We are calling on transplant recipients, families and caregivers to participate – your voices are urgently neede! Your input will be vital in helping researchers develop strategies to improve the physical and mental health of organ and stem cell transplant recipients —not only for COVID-19, but also for future health
We are recruiting adult solid organ and stem cell transplant recipients and child solid organ transplant recipients and their family members or caregivers.
We are currently recruiting from 10 out of the 11 sites, see details below:
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Alberta – University of Alberta, Stollery Children’s Hospital
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Québec – Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Quebec (CHUQ), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal Children’s Hospital and Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal (ICM))
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Ontario – London Health Sciences Center, UHN).
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British Columbia – BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital
Recruitment from the final site will begin soon.