Aerobic exercise for patients recovering from COVID-19
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Aerobic Exercise Training on Oxygen Consumption Muscle Oxygenation and Physical Activity Level in Patients With Post COVID-19
NA · Gazi University · NCT05231408
This study is testing whether high-intensity aerobic exercise can help people who have recovered from COVID-19 improve their breathing, fitness, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gazi University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT05231408 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of high-intensity interval aerobic exercise training on patients who have recovered from COVID-19. It aims to assess improvements in oxygen consumption, muscle oxygenation, physical activity levels, pulmonary function, and overall quality of life. The study will include 30 participants, divided into a training group and a control group, with assessments conducted before and after an eight-week training period. The primary outcome will be measured through a cardiopulmonary exercise test, while secondary outcomes will include various physical and respiratory assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and have tested negative for the virus.
Not a fit: Patients with significant comorbidities or contraindications to exercise, such as severe obesity or cardiovascular diseases, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from post-COVID-19 complications.
How similar studies have performed: While similar exercise interventions have shown success in other respiratory conditions, this specific approach in post-COVID-19 patients is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged between 18-75 years * diagnosed with COVID-19 before * patients whose COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction test turned negative or be negative already * patients who are willing to participate in this study Exclusion Criteria: Patients with * body mass index \>35 kg/m2 * cancer, renal or hepatic diseases * aortic stenosis, complex arrhythmia, aortic aneurysm * serious neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic, other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical functions * uncontrolled hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus, heart failure and cardiovascular disease * acute pulmonary exacerbation, acute upper or lower respiratory tract infection * cognitive impairment that causes difficulty in understanding and following exercise test instructions * bulla formation in the lung * participated in a planned exercise program in the last three months * contraindication for exercise testing and/or exercise training according to the American College of Sports Medicine
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic — Ankara, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Başak Kavalcı KOL, MsC — Gazi University
- Study coordinator: Meral Boşnak GÜÇLÜ, Prof. Dr
- Email: meralbosnak@gazi.edu.tr
- Phone: +903122162647
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: COVID-19, aerobic exercise training, muscle oxygenation, oxygen consumption, physical activity