Status:

UNKNOWN

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in COVID-19 Longhaulers

Lead Sponsor:

Noah Greenspan

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Dayton

Conditions:

Covid19

Viral Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will test the efficacy of treadmill exercise combined with supplemental oxygen during exercise and recovery for the treatment of persistent post-acute COVID-19 symptoms. Participants will b...

Detailed Description

This study will test the efficacy of a COVID-19 specific cardiopulmonary rehabilitation protocol for treatment of persistent post-acute COVID symptoms and to study the impact of cardiopulmonary improv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 18-60
  • Contracted COVID-19 between February - July 2020
  • Has been clinician-diagnosed with COVID-19 based on PCR/antigen testing, antibody testing, or clinical symptoms
  • Is currently experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, which began only after contracting COVID-19 : dyspnea, cough, chest pain, tachycardia or other arrhythmias, hypertension, hypotension, blood pressure lability, oxygen desaturation, exercise/activity intolerance, fatigue, or dizziness.
  • Has been cleared by a physician for exercise and supplemental oxygen.
  • Has the capacity to provide written, informed consent
  • Able to complete questionnaires in English

Exclusion

  • History of any of the following per the American College of Sports Medicine exercise testing guidelines (American College of Sports Medicine et al., 2018) to be determined during a screening consultation:
  • Acute myocardial infarction within the past two days
  • Ongoing unstable angina
  • Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias
  • Active endocarditis
  • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
  • Decompensated heart failure
  • Active pulmonary embolism, pulmonary infarction, or deep venous thrombosis
  • Active myocarditis or pericarditis
  • Acute aortic dissection
  • Physical disability that precludes safe and adequate testing
  • Participants who demonstrate orthostatic intolerance or oxygen desaturation (\<90%) during the exercise tolerance test will no longer be eligible for the study because it is not safe for them to exercise on a treadmill.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 21 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 20 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04898205

Start Date

January 21 2021

End Date

January 20 2022

Last Update

May 25 2021

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Post-COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic at H&D Physical Therapy

New York, New York, United States, 10017

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