Effects of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Long COVID (NCT07651371) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of a Physical Rehabilitation Program on Long COVID
Brazil74 participantsStarted 2021-01-05
Plain-language summary
The objective of this clinical trial is to analyze the clinical, functional, and laboratory effects of a rehabilitation protocol designed for patients with long COVID; it may include any of the following: sex/gender, age groups, healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does handgrip strength improve after the intervention? Does the 6-minute walk test improve after the intervention? Participants must attend all 20 sessions of the physical rehabilitation program.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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 of both sexes,
* aged 18 years or older,
* diagnosed with long COVID;
Exclusion Criteria:
* pregnant women,
* individuals with special needs,
* patients who refuse to sign the informed consent form.
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 on measuring hand grip strength as its main outcome — does that mean the rehabilitation program was specifically designed to address muscle weakness, and is that actually one of my main Long COVID symptoms that needs attention?
2Since this trial has already been completed, has my doctor seen or can they access the results, and do those results suggest the physical rehabilitation approach used here could be relevant to my situation?
3The trial was listed as 'Phase NA,' which I understand means it wasn't testing a new drug but rather a rehabilitation program — does that change the level of evidence we should expect from it compared to a drug trial, and how much confidence should I put in its findings?
4Given that this study is finished, is there a standard physical rehabilitation program already available to me that's similar to what was tested here, so I don't have to wait for further research to potentially benefit from this approach?
5Long COVID affects people very differently — can my doctor help me understand whether the type of physical rehabilitation tested in this trial would be safe for me personally, given that some people with Long COVID experience symptom flares after physical exertion?
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
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hand grip strength
Timeframe: Through the end of the 20 sessions (up to 10 weeks)