THE LONG HAUL – Restoring Hope for Long COVID Recovery | Documentary | HBRF

As the world continues grappling with the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, a bigger picture is beginning to develop as to just how long lasting its effects may be. An estimated 1 in 13 U.S. adults are currently experiencing symptoms of Long COVID Syndrome. That's over 20,000,000 people in the U.S. alone. Doctors and scientists are struggling to find a real solution to this debilitating condition and treatment options are limited.

Always dedicated to finding solutions for people with unmet clinical needs, the Hope Biosciences Research Foundation launched a small 10 patient clinical trial to study stem cell therapy as a potential treatment for those suffering from long Covid.

In this special documentary presentation, we hear the personal accounts of five COVID-19 long haulers as they recount their experience living with long COVID and the clinical trial that gave them their life back.

In September of 2021, the Hope Biosciences Research Foundation received FDA approval for an 80 patient, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to study the use of allogeneic HB-adMSCs for the treatment of patients with Long COVID Syndrome. The trial is currently enrolling participants.

Starring:
Donna Chang as narrator
Special Guest: Joseph Varon, MD
HBRF Staff: Sherry Diers, RN & David Gonzales, RN
Clinical Trial Principal Investigator: Thanh Cheng, MD
Clinical Trial Participants:
Kalli
Naomi
Hieu
Mikkia
Kosta

Production:
Directed by Taylor Smith
Produced by Hope Biosciences Research Foundation
Edited by Taylor Smith and Maegan Rysso
Director of Photography Taylor Smith
Interviewer Jan Shultis

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[jamesneilsongrahamloveinth]

There is still a question about distinguishing the symptoms of 'Long Covid' from the side-effects (listed by the vaccine makers themselves) of the vaccines. How many of those diagnosed as having 'Long Covid' are really suffering from the side-effects of the vaccines . . . ?

[breezylyn]

Omg im going through this !!! I feel like im dying ! My doctors think im crazy i need help has anyone beat this ... i cant take much more ! I feel like a daily panic attack, nausea, headpressure, hormone problems, brain swelling, extreme thirst, kidney and liver pain, my veins are blowing out . Help me . I dont want to die

[joshconrad]

This is absolutely amazing to see! I couldn’t help but shed a tear while watching this! Ever since I was infected with covid my life has never been the same! I lost my job and my state of health is dwindling. I’m only 31 years old and had my whole life ahead of me. I’m really hoping this is rolled out nationwide to help all those suffering from such a cruel state of being due to post viral condition. I’m so tired of feeling hopeless. Of all the doctor’s appointments with no answers, all the while my tests come back normal but I’m far from normal. To trying everything under the sun to heal but nothing seems to work. This provides hope for us people struggling and suffering. Thank you😢❤

[dsandman]

Going on 3 years of this living hell it’s currently 2am can’t sleep haven’t slept for years blood pressure all over the place God help us.

[pearlleerodgers]

In October, 2019, I contracted a virusI that lasted for weeks and I finally ended up in the emergency room because I had difficulty breathing and a stabbing like pain in my back and lungs. After putting me through tests all day, they could not understand why I wasn't able to breathe normally. Shortly thereafter, I suffered from an infestation of demodex mites, which was a nightmare. In April, 2020, I was tested for covid antibodies and was told that I had loads. I was given the vaccine and a few weeks later, began to experience tremors in addition to a fast heart beat and ended up in the hospital again because I couldn't walk. Since then, four doctors have confirmed that my issues were neurological and that I had long haul covid. I still can't walk normally and still experience tremors daily. My life has changed. I hope this will be available to everyone very soon.

[samimaaroufi]

Why is this treatment not all around the places?! Do we have an idea how much time can it take to being available to the public if it is accepted? When you hear the witnesses you feel like this might be the most effective treatment but I never heard about it even though I'm handicaped since a year and i'm looking all around for solutions...A great thanks for this documentary!

[ceahorse]

Please do a study for long sufferers of me/cfs. I'm crying watching this! Probably to late for me I'm 66 now and had cfs for 33 yrs. 😔

[konstantinesarakinis]

Thank you for this groundbreaking treatment which gave me a 2nd chance at life I thought I would never have! The taste of air in my lungs after 1 year of suffering I remember as if it was my first breath as a new born. Unbelievable results I’m living again, all because of Hope Biosciences and their beautiful commitment to helping humanity.

[donnawargacki]

I had Covid 11-2021, I still have short term memory, headaches, nausea, exhaustion. I am miserable, NOONE knows what to do so I live a crazy azz life, 😭😔😭

[decafmocha]

I have had Post Covid Vaccination Syndrome for 3 years now. It is a nightmare. It is now called Long Vax since the symptoms are so similar to Long Covid. I desperately need help which is very difficult to find.

[ashleyandrews]

Do you have trials for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia??? I want my life back

[derrickpromislow]

I’ve been diagnosed with CNS Vasculitis. Soon after getting on immunosuppressants I came down with Covid. Now, almost 3 months later, I still test positive, both antigen and PCR tests, for Covid. My congestion is getting worse, I don’t know what to do and not getting much help from my doctors. Any suggestions?

[teresaring]

There’s zero acknowledgment of long Covid in Canada. I’ve had so many tests that show nothing yet I feel horrible.

[romygime]

Do they have this StemCells treatment for long covid in Australia?

[PowerstrokeTyler]

As some with many Neuro and GI issues post covid, I am interested in participating. Is that possible? I am near Houston as well.

[stivii]

Truly incredible. I would love to be part of this trial run. 31 female, got covid pregnant non vaxx twice! Delta and omicron. Then got re infected in Aug 2022...now have long covid again! :(

[krystalhernandez]

I’m 38 I got Covid in July 2021, intubated over two months, tracheostomy, had to relearn everything, I suffer everyday I’m on oxygen still today . Nerve pain, muscle aches, brain fog, headaches, ig issues, depression, heart palpitations. You name it I’ve had maybe two days I felt good in two years . I would love to have this treatment!

[Lagossgte]

I see that the patient testimonials are reporting great success. How are the patients doing once the infusions are stopped?

[gmbowdle]

Are you including people with ME/CFS? We have been around for years...

[pecas]

I’m hoping to get accepted to the phase 2 clinical trial. I’ve had enough of what Covid did to me. I have lost my entire career and I’m only 27.