Investigating the effects of physiotherapy on the treatment of post-Covid-19 syndrome complications

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Complications of post-COVID-19 syndrome including fatigue and shortness of breath.; Diseases of the respiratory system(X)? Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue(XIII)? Factors influencing health status and contact with health services(XXI).; X, XIII, X

• Registration Number: IRCT20231207060287N1
• Lead Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 51

Inclusion Criteria

People in the age range of 20 to 50 years People who have at least reading and writing literacy. (Having a primary degree) Patients who have been infected with Covid-19 for at least 3 months People with long-term covid diagnosis, according to C19-YRSm tool Patients who have not participated in any other intervention or training and rehabilitation program at the same time Individuals have no contraindications to exercise with a whole body vibration device (eg, vertigo, balance disorders, high blood pressure, severe osteoporosis, deep vein thrombosis, metal implants, pacemakers, epilepsy, tumors, arterial aneurysms, or arrhythmia)?

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant women Patients with previous psychological disorders or undergoing psychiatric treatment Cardiovascular, neuromuscular and other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical activity Any concurrent lung disease Patients who have suffered from other respiratory disease or other musculoskeletal disease during the last 12 months Hearing and vision impairment that may interfere with the implementation of procedures Heart rate at rest, more than 100 beats per minute If the patient's peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2) is less than 88% and does not resolve with rest, or if the patient has persistent symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath, and the doctor determines that rehabilitation is inappropriate for him Other obstacles prohibiting the safety of sports Inability or unwillingness to continue cooperation in the study?

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fatigue score in the Fatigue severity scale questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurements will be done once before the intervention, once immediately after the intervention and again 2 months after the last evaluation. Method of measurement: Fatigue severity scale questionnaire.;Severity of shortness of breath in the Borg questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurements will be done once before the intervention, once immediately after the intervention and again 2 months after the last evaluation. Method of measurement: Borg shortness of breath severity questionnaire.;Quality of life score through quality of life questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurements will be done once before the intervention, once immediately after the intervention and again 2 months after the last evaluation. Method of measurement: The 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12).