Evaluating exercise rehabilitation strategies for dyspnea in COVID-19 survivors

Comparison of the Two-year Efficacy of Three Exercise Rehabilitation Strategies on Dyspnea in Patients Who Presented With Secondary Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia

Observational Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · NCT05890560

This study is testing three different exercise programs to see if they can help COVID-19 survivors who had trouble breathing feel better and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Argenteuil and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05890560 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of three different exercise rehabilitation strategies on alleviating dyspnea in patients who have experienced respiratory distress due to severe COVID-19 pneumonia. It focuses on individuals who are at least two years post-ICU discharge and have been confirmed to have had a respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV-2. The observational study aims to gather data on the long-term effects of rehabilitation on respiratory function and quality of life in these patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are French-speaking adults aged 18 and older who are more than two years post-ICU discharge after experiencing severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

Not a fit: Patients who are currently under guardianship or curatorship may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective rehabilitation strategies to improve breathing and overall quality of life for COVID-19 survivors suffering from dyspnea.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on a specific population, similar rehabilitation strategies have shown promise in improving outcomes for patients with respiratory distress in other contexts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Patients in the RECOVER study (NCTT04569266):

* Patient ≥ 18 years old
* Patient meeting the inclusion criteria for this study (see appendix 1)
* Patient more than 2 years from their release from intensive care
* French-speaking patient
* Patient not objecting to their participation in this research

Usual care patients

* Patient ≥ 18 years old
* Patient having presented a respiratory infection by SARS-Cov-2 confirmed biologically in the laboratory by PCR or any other commercial or public health test or diagnosed by CT scan
* Patient who was under invasive mechanical ventilation during a stay in intensive care in the center of Versailles for more than 48 consecutive hours following infection by SARS-Cov-2 between 01/03/2020 and 26/01/2022
* Patient more than 2 years from their release from intensive care
* French-speaking patient
* Patient not objecting to their participation in this research

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* Patient deprived of liberty
* Patient under legal protection

Where this trial is running

Argenteuil and 3 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions DyspneaCOVID-19
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.