Remotely Monitored HIIT After COVID-19 ICU Stay
Official title: Remotely Monitored, Mobile health-supported High Intensity Interval Training after COVID-19 Critical Illness (REMM HIIT-Covid19)
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11377206 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A home-based, high-intensity interval training program guided by wearable tech to help adults recover physical function after severe COVID-19 illness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $767,331 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD107103-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377206 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who have survived severe COVID-19 and require rehabilitation after ICU discharge.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without recent severe COVID-19 illness or those unable to participate in exercise due to medical contraindications may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses a mobile health platform and wearable sensors to deliver a personalized, monitored HIIT program for adults recovering from severe COVID-19 requiring ICU care. Participants will perform structured high-intensity workouts with real-time feedback on heart rate and movement, aiming to improve strength, endurance, and balance. The approach is designed to be feasible at home, reducing the need for in-person rehab during ongoing health concerns, while tracking progress through physiological data and regular assessments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could recover physical function faster and resume daily activities sooner after severe COVID-19 illness.
How similar studies have gone: Prior home-based rehab studies show benefits, but this trial tests a remotely monitored HIIT approach with physiological targeting in COVID-19 ICU survivors.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wischmeyer, Paul E — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Wischmeyer, Paul E
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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.