CompletedNot Applicable

Chronic-disease Self-management Program in Patients Living With Long-COVID in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico47 participantsStarted 2023-11-02

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot non-randomized-controlled trial to evaluate the impact of "Tomando control de su salud", an evidenced-based intervention for chronic disease self-management in the quality of life of patients living with Long-COVID in Puerto Rico.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Adult patients 21 years or older;
. Participant of PR COAS-cohort that completed the last interview (12-month-follow-up) and authorized to be contacted for further studies;
. Having at least one chronic condition (excluding cancer) diagnosed by a physician or healthcare provider, and
. Ability to attend weekly sessions.

Exclusion criteria

. Any clinical or cognitive impairment that limits the participant's ability to decide to participate in the study or complete the interviews;
. presence of a life threatening or extreme medical condition, and
. planning to move out of the municipality within the next year.

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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.

What they're measuring

Assessment of the Impact of Health-related Quality of Life

Timeframe: 1-3 months

Assessment of the Fatigue in the Impact of the Health-related Quality of Life

Timeframe: 1-3 months

Assessment of the Anxiety in the Impact of Health-related Quality of Life

Timeframe: 1-3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06208696

SponsorUniversity of Puerto Rico

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-29

Results submitted2026-04-29

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Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Adult patients 21 years or older;
. Participant of PR COAS-cohort that completed the last interview (12-month-follow-up) and authorized to be contacted for further studies;
. Having at least one chronic condition (excluding cancer) diagnosed by a physician or healthcare provider, and
. Ability to attend weekly sessions.

Exclusion criteria

. Any clinical or cognitive impairment that limits the participant's ability to decide to participate in the study or complete the interviews;
. presence of a life threatening or extreme medical condition, and
. planning to move out of the municipality within the next year.