Study Details
Studying Exercise Intolerance Symptoms for People with Long COVID
(IRB#: IRB_00179021)
Exercise intolerance is the need to stop physical activity because of symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. Post-exertional malaise (PEM) is the worsening of symptoms after minimal physical, mental, or emotional activity. PEM symptoms include difficulty with physical activity (exercise intolerance), difficulty thinking, trouble sleeping, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, dizziness, or severe tiredness. This study will find out if certain study interventions can help treat exercise intolerance and post-exertional malaise that started or got worse after a COVID-19 infection and has lasted for at least 3 months. Based on symptoms and then by chance, people in the study will be in one of two groups. One group will receive exercise training with education to help with exercise intolerance and improve quality of life and ability to exercise. The other group will receive a training intervention designed to help people with PEM to know, control, and minimize PEM symptoms. People in the study will wear an activity tracker on the wrist connected to the smartphone. Being in the study lasts about 6 months.
- All genders
- Volunteers with special conditions
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age:
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 years and older
- Previous suspected, probable, or confirmed COVID-19 infection
- Self-reported limited physical activity
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00179021
PI: Sarah Morimoto
Department: POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES
Approval Date: 2024-08-22 19:18:00
Study Categories: Bone and Muscle Studies, COVID-19 Studies
Specialties: Pulmonary