Research Center: CND Life Sciences
Location: 9105 E Del Camino Drive, Suite 118, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Lead Researcher: Todd Levine, MD

Many people who had COVID-19 continue to experience lasting symptoms, sometimes referred to as Long COVID. Researchers are working to better understand how COVID-19 may be linked to changes in the Peripheral Nervous System. Unfortunately, the exact causes of these symptoms remain unclear.

This study is investigating whether small skin biopsies can provide insights into neurological conditions associated with COVID-19. By taking part, you can help researchers learn more about the long-term effects of COVID-19 and contribute to research that may guide future understanding and care. Qualified participants will complete a one-time clinic visit that is 2-2.5 hours long, which includes physical and neurological exams, questionnaires, an interview, a blood draw, and three small skin biopsies.

Sign up today and learn more about this important research.

• Participants will be compensated up to $250 for participating in this study. Compensation will only be provided to eligible participants who complete the study.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit society in the future.
• Participants will help advance medical research.

• You will receive a detailed outline of all details of the study, including risks and procedures, and you will be given the chance to ask study staff questions before you decide whether to participate.
• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.

Who Can Participate:

• Men and women aged 18-80 who have been diagnosed with one of the following:
  • Acute COVID (tested positive for COVID without persistent symptoms) OR
  • Diabetic neuropathy
• Men and women aged 18-50 who have been diagnosed with:
  • Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
• Must live in the State of Arizona

Who Cannot Participate:

• Must not have clinical evidence of severe peripheral vascular disease
• Must not have a history of ulceration, poor wound healing, or leg pain from poor blood flow (vascular claudication)
• Must not have a history of allergic reaction to local anesthesia
• Must not currently be taking oral anticoagulants (excluding Aspirin or Plavix)
• Must not have a bleeding disorder

CND Life Sciences
CND Life Sciences is built on a decade of scientific discovery to improve health outcomes by developing novel, easily accessible testing for neurodegenerative diseases. CND’s technology uses small skin biopsies and a combination of advanced laboratory techniques and neuroimaging to detect abnormal proteins within cutaneous nerve fibers.