Water-based exercise and cognitive training for recovery in long COVID
Water-based Activity to Enhance Recovery in Long COVID
This study is looking at whether a special program that combines water exercise and brain training can help Veterans with long COVID feel better, and it will compare this program to regular care to see how well it works and how much people like it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010368 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the feasibility of a combined water-based exercise and cognitive training program for Veterans suffering from neurological symptoms related to long COVID. The program, known as WATER+CT, aims to enhance recovery through a structured six-month intervention that includes both physical and cognitive activities. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the WATER+CT program or usual care, allowing researchers to assess the effectiveness and acceptability of this innovative approach. The study will focus on recruitment, retention, and the overall impact of the intervention on participants' recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans aged 18 to 89 who are experiencing neurological manifestations of long COVID.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have neurological symptoms related to long COVID may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel therapeutic approach to improve recovery outcomes for Veterans with long COVID.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar multi-component training programs in other cognitively impaired populations, suggesting potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fairchild, Jennifer Kaci — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Fairchild, Jennifer Kaci
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.