Testing the reliability of mobility assessments in adults with long COVID

Reliability of 30 Seconds Sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go in Adults With Long Covid

Observational European University Cyprus · NCT05886842

This study is testing if two mobility tests are reliable for adults with long COVID by having them do the tests on the same day and again three days later.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment19 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorEuropean University Cyprus Academic / other
Locations1 site (Larnaca)
Trial IDNCT05886842 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the reliability of two functional mobility tests, the 30 seconds Sit-to-Stand and Timed Up and Go, in adults suffering from long COVID. Conducted in a rehabilitation center, the study will involve 19 participants who will perform both tests on the same day and again three days later without any intervening physical therapy. The results will be analyzed using statistical methods to determine the consistency of the test outcomes, which are crucial for assessing the functional status of long COVID patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with long COVID who were infected with the COVID-19 virus within the last six months.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those with significant cognitive and psychiatric impairments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide reliable assessment tools for evaluating mobility and endurance in long COVID patients, aiding in their rehabilitation.

How similar studies have performed: While the reliability of these tests has been established in other populations, this specific application in long COVID patients is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults who were infected with COVID-19 virus in the last 6 months and were diagnosed with long-covid
* Patients must be willing to give written consent for participation in the study
* Negative rapid test for COVID-19

Exclusion Criteria:

* People under 18 years of age
* Significant cognitive and psychiatric impairments (inability to follow simple commands or give consent)
* Refuse to give consent

Where this trial is running

Larnaca

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 Long COVIDTest-retestReliability30 seconds Sit to StandTimed up and Go
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