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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
577 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Tasmania · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people over 40 who have ongoing symptoms from COVID-19 that affect their heart or lungs. Participants will go through a simple assessment and receive a personalized exercise program, all conducted from home via telehealth.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 40 years old or older
I have symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest pain
I have had COVID-19
I am eligible for Medicare
I can give written consent to participate
I can communicate clearly with the study team
You may not be able to join if
I cannot give written consent
I am in another research trial
I have a mobility impairment that affects my ability to exercise
I have a history of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I have severe heart issues or previous heart failure
I have a life expectancy of less than 12 months
I am pregnant
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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Some people who had COVID-19 continue to have symptoms for weeks, months, or even years after their infection. This is often called "Long COVID" or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). For some people, Long COVID can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to exercise or carry out daily activities. It can also affect mental health and quality of life.
This study is testing a new care mo…
Some people who had COVID-19 continue to have symptoms for weeks, months, or even years after their infection. This is often called "Long COVID" or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). For some people, Long COVID can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to exercise or carry out daily activities. It can also affect mental health and quality of life.
This study is testing a new care model called PERCEIVE-Outreach, designed to help people living with Long COVID who may have ongoing heart or lung problems. The model involves three parts:
1. Screening: A simple assessment to identify people most likely to benefit from further care, based on symptoms and activity levels.
2. Clinical review: A thorough check of heart and lung health conducted remotely via telehealth.
3. Personalised exercise program: A tailored program to help improve fitness and reduce time spent sitting, delivered entirely via telehealth.
The main thing this study is measuring is whether participants can walk further after 6 months compared to when they started (measured using a 6-minute walk test), which correlates well with an individuals ability to complete normal daily functions. The study will also look at quality of life, mental health, physical activity, heart function, and hospital visits over 2 years.
The study is designed with input from patients and healthcare providers to ensure it meets real-world needs. All care is delivered remotely, meaning participants can take part from home anywhere in Australia.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged forty years or older
* Impaired estimated functional capacity using DASI as proxy (defined by age-normative metabolic equivalent of tasks \[METs\])
* History of COVID-19 (stratified by hospital admission)
* Currently symptomatic with fatigue, dyspnoea or chest pain sympto…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged forty years or older
* Impaired estimated functional capacity using DASI as proxy (defined by age-normative metabolic equivalent of tasks \[METs\])
* History of COVID-19 (stratified by hospital admission)
* Currently symptomatic with fatigue, dyspnoea or chest pain symptoms
* Medicare eligibility
* Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent to participate in the study. The patient will need to be able to communicate fluently with the investigator. The investigator will need to be satisfied that the patient understands the study by having them explain the study plan back to the investigator.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to provide written informed consent to participate in this study
* Participating in another research trial where randomized treatment would be unacceptable
* Mobility impairment that would impact participants' ability to perform exercise
* History of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
* Known valvular stenosis or regurgitation of \>moderate severity, history of previous heart failure (baseline New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] \>2)
* Oncologic (or other) life expectancy \<12 months or any other medical condition (including pregnancy) that results in the belief (deemed by the Chief Investigators) that it is not appropriate for the patient to participate in this trial
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