Group-based interventions for managing Long COVID symptoms

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the feasibility and efficacy of two group-based interventions—education and mindfulness skills—to help individuals self-manage symptoms of Long COVID. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving education about Long COVID and self-care strategies, another practicing mindfulness techniques, and a control group receiving no treatment. The interventions will be delivered online by licensed therapists over eight weeks, with sessions lasting 1.5 hours each week. The study aims to gather both qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of these approaches in alleviating persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinically diagnosed Long-COVID plus PCR positivity with and without hospitalization
* 3-12 months post-diagnosis of COVID-19
* \>2 self-reported persisting symptoms in \>1 mood, cognitive and/or somatic symptom domain
* Age \>18
* English speaking
* Private access to computer/internet

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute ventilator support
* Diagnosed dementia
* Past/present history of psychotic illness or mania and, because of potential overlap in symptoms, diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic lyme disease or traumatic brain injury
* Long-COVID symptom severity (i.e., physical, cognitive, emotional symptoms) at a level that would significantly interfere with attendance/adherence to the intervention protocol

Where it's running

• Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Robin Green, PhD — KITE- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
• Study coordinator: Julia Rybkina, MSc
• Email: julia.rybkina@uhn.ca
• Phone: 416-597-3422

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.