Using mobile health to support exercise for COVID-19 survivors
Official title: Remotely Monitored, Mobile health-supported High Intensity Interval Training after COVID-19 Critical Illness (REMM HIIT-Covid19)
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10688052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special exercise program you can do at home, called high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help people recovering from severe COVID-19 feel better both physically and mentally, with support from mobile health technology to keep track of your progress safely.
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 | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $789,724 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD107103-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10688052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults who have been hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 and are experiencing post-intensive care syndrome symptoms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been hospitalized for COVID-19 or those who do not experience significant post-hospital disabilities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how mobile health technology can assist patients recovering from severe COVID-19 illness by providing a structured high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program. The approach includes remote monitoring of patients' physiological data, such as heart rate, to ensure safe and effective exercise tailored to individual needs. By focusing on both physical rehabilitation and cognitive recovery, the study aims to address the long-term disabilities faced by ICU survivors. Participants will engage in a personalized exercise regimen that can be performed at home, making it accessible and convenient.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical and cognitive recovery of patients who have survived severe COVID-19 illness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that home-based rehabilitation can be beneficial for ICU survivors, but this specific approach using mobile health technology and HIIT is novel.
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.