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Rehabilitation for Patients With Persistent Symptoms Post COVID-19

Not Applicable
Conditions
Covid19
Interventions
Other: Concentrated rehabilitation for patients with persistent symptoms post COVID-19
Registration Number
NCT04836351
Lead Sponsor
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Brief Summary

A large proportion of persons who have had COVID-19 have reported persisted symptoms as fatigue and dyspnea months post infection which affect activities of daily living.

The aim of the study is to examine the feasibility and safety of a concentrated rehabilitation program with a mobile application follow-up for persons with persistent symptoms post COVID-19 infection. We will examine recruitment availability, adherence to the program, goal achievement, and resources requirements.

Methods: A feasibility study with one group pre-post test design with 10-20 persons between 18-67 years, with persistent symptoms post COVID-19 will be included. The intervention is 3+ 1-2 days concentrated rehabilitation with a mobile application follow-up for 3 months.

Following assessments wil be used: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, lung function, functional performance tests, questionnaires regarding dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, work-status, health status, sleep behavior, physical activity level.

Demographic data before and after the intervention will be presented. Focus group interview will be done with the participants. The interview will be analysed using systematic text condensation.

Detailed Description

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic, and a year later more than 120 000 000 people are confirmed with the disease. The disease has caused more than 2 700 000 deaths globally. Norway has a low mortality rate compared to rest of the world. However, a large proportion (10-33%) of the patients worldwide have reported persistent symptoms, such as dyspnea, reduced exercise capacity, loss of taste/smell and fatigue months after the infection. Persistent symptoms are also found in younger populations and in persons with an initially mild disease.

The intervention will take place at "Helse i Hardanger" (HiH)(Health center in Hardanger, Norway). The participants will stay for a 3 -day rehabilitation intervention, if needed, another 1 or 2-day stay will be offered about a month later. The concentrated treatment will be given by an interdisciplinary team, including doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, psychologists/psychiatrists, and nurses. The intervention is an individualized group treatment based on behavioural change.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • persistent symptoms minimum 2 months post COVID-19 infection
  • reduced exercise capacity level
  • symptoms of dyspnea and/or fatigue
Exclusion Criteria
  • diseases where exercise is contraindicated (e.g. unstable angina pectoris)
  • drug abuse, severe mental illness where treatment in groups are contraindicated.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Concentrated rehabilitationConcentrated rehabilitation for patients with persistent symptoms post COVID-193+ 1-2 day concentrated rehabilitation for patients with persistent symptoms post COVID-19.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)4 months

CPET performed at treadmill

Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ)4 months

Assessing fatigue

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)3 months

Assessing client satisfaction with the treatment

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)4 months

Assessing health status

Bergen Insomnia Scale (BIS)4 months

Assessing sleep behavior

Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)4 months

Assessing ability to work and leisure activities.

The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ)4 months

Assessing the cognitive and emotional representations of illness.

Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC)4 months

Assessing dyspnea

Dyspnea-124 months

Assessing dyspnea

Stair Climbing Test (SCT)4 months

Evaluation of functional exercise capacity

30 second sit to stand test (30STST)4 months

Evaluation of functional exercise capacity

Spirometry, plethysmography and maximal voluntary ventilation4 months

Evaluation of lung function

Bioimpedance measurement4 months

Assessment of body composition

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)4 months

Assessing physical activity

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)4 months

Evaluation of mental disorders

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Helse i Hardanger

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Øystese, Kvam Herad, Norway

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