COVID-19: Research

During the COVID-19 pandemic, various research studies and trials have been launched to help protect older people and improve outcomes from the virus. This page brings together some of the current COVID-19 studies and trials which involve older people, along with information about getting involved.

COVID-19 trials and studies

27
Jan
2021

COVID-19: PROTECT Trial

PROTECT is a UK-wide clinical trial to identify treatments that can protect care home residents from developing COVID-19.
18
Jun
2020

COVID-19: PRINCIPLE trial for older people in the community

The PRINCIPLE trial aims to find treatments for COVID-19 for older people and stop them needing to go to hospital.
30
Nov
2020
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COVID-19: COGER Study

The COGER study is collecting data to gain insight into the course of functional and medical recovery in older people affected by COVID-19 participating in rehabilitation across Europe.

For information about research in older people more generally, please visit the BGS Researchers and Academics Group page.