Investigating manual therapy for long COVID symptoms
Fascial Tissue Response to Manual Therapy: Implications in Long COVID-19
This study is testing whether a special hands-on therapy can help people aged 20 to 80 with long COVID feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of the State of Santa Catarina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06348186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to explore the effects of fascia-focused manual therapy on individuals suffering from long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection. Participants aged 20 to 80 will be recruited from various community settings and will undergo assessments of their biomechanical and viscoelastic tissue properties, postural control, pain levels, and quality of life. The treatment will be conducted at the CEFID-UDESC Physiotherapy School Clinic, where pre- and post-treatment data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to determine the therapy's effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 20 to 80 diagnosed with long COVID.
Not a fit: Patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis or neurological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new therapeutic approach to alleviate long COVID symptoms and improve patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into various therapies for long COVID, the specific focus on fascia and manual therapy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with long COVID, of both sexes, aged between 20 and 80 years, from the community, outpatient clinics and hospitals. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with suspected deep vein thrombosis; Participants with neurological disorders.
Where this trial is running
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
- Santa Catarina State University — Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Larissa Sinhorim
- Email: larissasinhorim@hotmail.com
- Phone: 47984057340
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.