Effect of Exercise on Post-Covid Symptoms

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: COVID-19
• Interventions: Other: Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT05435456
• Lead Sponsor: Halic University

Brief Summary

The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. 76 post-covid patients were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.

Detailed Description

After COVID-19, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and sleep problems can continue. The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. The study was performed at Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital with 76 post-covid patients that were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-18
• Primary Completion: 2021-03-31
• Study Completion: 2021-07-08
• Status Verified: 2022-06
• Study First Submitted: 2022-06-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-06-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-06-26
• Study First Posted: 2022-06-28
• Last Update Posted: 2022-06-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

• to be between the ages of 18-65
• to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 3 months
• to have a negative PCR test, or to have completed the 14-day isolation period

Exclusion Criteria

• have undergone surgery in the last 6 months
• have severe mental retardation that would prevent communication

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Experimental Group	Exercise	Performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ)	at the enrollment and after the study	It gives an information about the sensation, severity and effect of pain
Short-Form 36 (SF-36)	at the enrollment and after the study	It asses general quality of life with 8 parameters
Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index	at the enrollment and after the study	It asses sleep quality with 19 questions that each question scored between 0-3.
Beck Anxiety Scale	at the enrollment and after the study	It asses anxiety levels with subjective and somatic factors

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey