Heat Therapy for Long COVID Symptoms
Heat thErapy And mobiLity in COVID-19 Survivors
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Long COVID
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 99 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults who have had COVID-19 and continue to experience symptoms like fatigue. Participants will receive home treatment using lower-body heat therapy to improve their physical function and health.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 50 and 90 years old.
- I can do leg exercises without orthopedic limitations.
- I have a BMI under 40 and weigh less than 400 pounds.
- I had COVID-19 and have had ongoing symptoms for at least 2 months.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot give written consent.
- I am pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
- I am on hormone therapy.
- I have claustrophobia.
- I have orthopedic limitations that prevent me from walking.
- I am currently in an exercise or respiratory muscle rehab program.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) is becoming a major risk factor for chronic diseases, with older adults and those with underlying health conditions at risk of developing persistent mobility limitations and disabilities. Although exercise intervention is a common strategy to restore functional capacity, it may not be feasible or enticing to many people with PASC. This clinical tr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Between the ages of 50 and 90 years
* Free from orthopedic limitations that would prohibit performing leg exercise
* BMI \< 40 kg/m2 and weigh \< 400lbs
* Previously contracted Covid-19 and have persistent symptoms such as a fatigue or decline in physical function, for at leas…
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