Pain in Long COVID-19: the Role of Sleep

Pain in PASC - the Role of Sleep Disturbances

Pain is among the most frequently reported symptoms in Long COVID, along with sleep disturbances, fatigue, and cognitive impairments. Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining a pain-free state. The goal of this study is to characterize the type and severity of pain in Long COVID, to characterize sleep and sleep disturbances in Long COVID, and to understand the role of sleep in the development and persistence of pain symptoms in Long COVID.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females and males >18 years
• Confirmed history of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Exclusion Criteria

• History of chronic pain prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection
• Raynaud syndrome
• Pregnant/nursing