Home-based exercise program for veterans recovering from COVID-19
Official title: Home-Based Exercise Tele-Rehabilitation in High-Risk Veterans: Impact of COVID-19 Exposure and Socioeconomic Factors
Funded at Baltimore VA Medical Center · NIH-10938036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a home exercise program can help veterans who have had COVID-19, especially those with health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes, by improving their heart and lung health through safe, guided workouts they can do at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX003639-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who have experienced COVID-19 and have comorbid conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those who have not been affected by COVID-19 may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a home-based exercise tele-rehabilitation program can help veterans who have been affected by COVID-19, particularly those with existing health conditions like hypertension and diabetes. The program aims to improve their cardiopulmonary and physical function through guided exercise sessions that can be done at home, accommodating social distancing requirements. By focusing on veterans, the research addresses a population that is at higher risk for complications from COVID-19 and aims to tailor rehabilitation strategies to their specific needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance recovery and improve the overall health and quality of life for veterans who have experienced COVID-19.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results with tele-rehabilitation approaches for improving health outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this method could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Alice S. — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Alice S.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.