A Study of Positive Emotions With Long COVID-19 (NCT05676008) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
A Study of Positive Emotions With Long COVID-19
United States400 participantsStarted 2023-01-12
Plain-language summary
This study is testing a new brief mindfulness practice for people suffering from long COVID-19 symptoms. People suffering from long COVID are particularly vulnerable to negative emotions, as they must also cope with the long-term uncertainty of physical and psychological stress beyond the acute infection. The goal of the study is to measure the ability of a brief mindfulness practice to promote a sense of well-being in people suffering from long COVID.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Able to participate in online zoom sessions and complete online surveys for 3 months
* English speakers
* Had a mild to moderate in severity COVID-19 infection \> 3 months ago, feeling unwell, and are still experiencing in the present at least one PASC-related symptoms:
* Coughing or feeling short of breath
* Loss of smell or change in taste
* Recurrent Fever
* Body aches, headaches, chest pain, or stomach pain
* Brain fog (feeling like you can't think clearly)
* Having trouble sleeping
* Feeling very tired
* Mood changes
Exclusion Criteria:
* Adults that were admitted to an intensive care unit or placed on a respirator, had invasive heart (heart catheterization) or lung tests (bronchoscopy) performed.
* Prisoners
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 is focused on positive emotions and well-being for Long COVID — could an approach like this actually help with my specific Long COVID symptoms, or is it better suited to certain types of symptoms like fatigue or mood issues?
2Since this study is listed as 'active but not recruiting,' does that mean enrollment is closed, and if so, are there similar studies or programs I could still access that use the same kind of approach?
3This trial doesn't seem to involve any medication — what does a positive emotions-based intervention actually look like in practice, and how much time or commitment would something like this typically require from me each week?
4Since this is a Phase NA study — meaning it's more of a behavioral or psychological research design rather than a drug trial — what does that tell us about how much is already known about whether this kind of approach is safe and effective for Long COVID patients like me?
5Are there standard treatments for Long COVID's emotional and psychological effects that I should consider first, or could something like what's being studied in this trial complement what I'm already doing?
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.