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Combined Pulmonary Rehabilitation and PMR for Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms: A RCT

NCT06492577 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 61

Last updated 2024-12-03

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Summary

Our study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 21-day program combining pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) with progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) in patients experiencing long-term symptoms of COVID-19. Participants with persistent symptoms will be randomly assigned to either a PR group or a PR combined with PMR group. The PR program includes aerobic exercises, strength training, and breathing exercises, while the PMR sessions involve systematic muscle tensing and relaxation techniques. We will measure outcomes such as lung function, exercise capacity, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality using validated questionnaires and clinical tests.

Conditions

  • Long Covid19
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Interventions

OTHER

Pulmonary rehabilitation protocol

In the initial phase (days 1-7), aerobic exercise sessions will be 20-30 minutes, strength training will include 1-2 sets at 50% of 1RM, and breathing exercises will last 10 minutes daily. In the progressive phase (days 8-14), aerobic exercise sessions will increase to 30-40 minutes, strength training to 2-3 sets at 60% of 1RM, and breathing exercises to 10-15 minutes daily. In the advanced phase (days 15-21), aerobic exercise sessions will be 40-45 minutes, strength training will be 2-3 sets at 70% of 1RM, and breathing exercises will continue for 10-15 minutes daily.

OTHER

Progressive muscle relaxation protocol

Participants in this arm will undergo a 21-day progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) program aimed at reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality in patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms. Each daily session lasts 20 minutes and involves systematic muscle tensing and relaxation, starting from the feet and progressing to the head, combined with slow, deep breathing. During the initial phase (days 1-7), the focus is on introducing PMR techniques and targeting different muscle groups. In the progressive phase (days 8-14), full-body PMR sessions enhance relaxation and breathing techniques. The advanced phase (days 15-21) maximizes relaxation and incorporates visualization techniques.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Spitalul Clinic de Boli Infecțioase și Pneumoftiziologie Dr. Victor Babeș Timișoara

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Principal Investigators

  • Alexandru Crisan, PhD · University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes" Timisoara

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-07-15
Primary Completion
2024-10-06
Completion
2024-12-01

Countries

  • Romania

Study Locations

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