Aerobic Exercise and Covid-19 Survivors With Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (Pics) (NCT05341648) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Aerobic Exercise and Covid-19 Survivors With Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (Pics)
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2022-04-30
Plain-language summary
To investigate the effects of aerobic exercise program on physical activity, aerobic capacity, anxiety\& depression in Covid-19 survivors discharged from Intensive Care Unit. There is evidence in the literature that post-intensive case survivors who have been mechanically ventilated will likely experience short- and medium-term consequences in the form of Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergo mechanical ventilation in the ICU.
* Recovered from Covid-19 \& Discharged from ICU within the past 2 months.
* Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)\>8.
* Scale≥ 2 on MRC Dyspnoea Scale.
* Subjects consenting to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Positive Covid-19 Test.
* COPD and other respiratory diseases.
* Pre-existing psychotic dementia-type illness.
* Acute neurologic diseases (meningitis, ischemic hemorrhagic stroke).
* Patients with chronic systemic disease.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial focused specifically on COVID-19 survivors who went through intensive care — does my own experience with COVID-19 and recovery match the kind of patients who were enrolled, and would the findings be relevant to my situation?
2Since the trial measured both anxiety and depression scores alongside a 6-minute walk test, does my doctor think my main challenges right now are more physical, more psychological, or both, and how would that affect which type of rehabilitation makes the most sense for me?
3Now that this trial is completed, has my doctor seen or can they access the results, and do those results suggest that aerobic exercise led to meaningful improvements in either mental health or physical endurance for people with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome?
4Given that this was a non-drug exercise-based study rather than a medication trial, are there any risks around starting an aerobic exercise program that I should be aware of given my current health status after COVID-19?
5Are there already established rehabilitation programs my doctor could refer me to that use similar aerobic exercise approaches to what was tested in this trial, so I don't have to wait or enroll in a study to access this kind of care?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.