Home-based exercise program for veterans recovering from COVID-19
Home-Based Exercise Tele-Rehabilitation in High-Risk Veterans: Impact of COVID-19 Exposure and Socioeconomic Factors
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 ID | NIH-10938036 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who have experienced COVID-19 and have comorbid conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those who have not been affected by COVID-19 may not receive benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Baltimore, United States
- Baltimore VA Medical Center — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Alice S. — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Alice S.
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 below.