RECOVER's Digital Health Program

The RECOVER Digital Health Program (DHP) was designed to collect information to support the Observational Cohort Studies and help keep participants involved. It offered participants a free Fitbit to track their daily activity and a smartphone app to track symptoms, report new COVID infections, and share electronic health records (EHRs) with RECOVER. An EHR is a digital medical chart that has health data. Thanks to the participants of the DHP, we learned so much about how Long COVID affects daily activities, heart rate, sleep, and blood oxygen levels.

The DHP has ended, but you can keep using your Fitbit!

Although the DHP has ended, participants can keep their Fitbit and can continue tracking activity, sleep, and other health information for personal use. Data is no longer shared with RECOVER, but the devices and app can still help participants monitor their health.

Participant Impact

About 7,000 RECOVER participants joined the Digital Health Program, sharing valuable health information through wearable devices and electronic health records. This collective effort has helped researchers learn more about how Long COVID affects the body and everyday activities. Your participation has made a difference—thank you!

We’ll share findings from the DHP in RECOVER’s Participant Newsletter and on the RECOVER Publications Page. Visit our Stay Informed page for announcements!

What’s next for RECOVER?

Even though the Digital Health Program has ended, RECOVER’s work continues. We're focusing on new research efforts, including clinical trials to find treatments for Long COVID. Please keep completing study follow-up visits and surveys to help us uncover more answers and improve care for others.

Questions?

Click here to check out our FAQ or email us at RECOVER_CSC@nyulangone.org for quick answers!

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