Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises With KOTS Currents in Patients With Long COVID (NCT07621588) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises With KOTS Currents in Patients With Long COVID
Spain10 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises combined with diaphragmatic electrostimulation using KOTS currents in patients with Long COVID. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group will perform diaphragmatic breathing exercises, while the intervention group will perform diaphragmatic breathing exercises combined with diaphragmatic electrostimulation using KOTS currents. The intervention will last three weeks, with two sessions per week. The study will assess respiratory function, quality of life, physical function, dyspnea, fatigue, and basal oxygen saturation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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:
* Men and women aged 18 to 65 years.
* Medical diagnosis of Long COVID.
* At least 2 months since SARS-CoV-2 infection.
* Ability and willingness to provide informed consent.
* Ability to participate in the assigned intervention and assessment procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of a pacemaker.
* History of epilepsy.
* Pregnancy.
* History of acute cardiac arrest.
* Severe respiratory distress.
* Use of a wheelchair.
* Blurred vision.
* Cyanosis.
* Refusal to perform part or all of the treatment.
* Incomplete or incorrectly completed questionnaires.
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 focuses on diaphragmatic breathing exercises combined with something called KOTS currents — can you explain what KOTS currents are and whether this type of electrical stimulation is considered safe for someone with my specific health history?
2The trial is measuring Forced Vital Capacity as its main outcome — does that align with my most bothersome Long COVID symptoms, or are my breathing issues a secondary concern compared to other problems I'm experiencing?
3Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, how long might it realistically be before I could even enroll, and would waiting potentially delay other treatments that might help me sooner?
4This study is listed as Phase NA, which often applies to non-drug interventions — does that mean the researchers are still establishing whether this combination of breathing exercises and KOTS currents is effective, and what does that uncertainty mean for me as a potential participant?
5Are there already established rehabilitation approaches for Long COVID breathing problems that I should consider trying first, before deciding whether a trial like this might be the right path for me?
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.