U09.9
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: 12 weeks yoga-based intervention. Participants randomized to this group will recieve free yoga 3 times per week at a yoga studio in Stockholm. We have established a collaboration with expert
Sponsors
FORTE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Physician-diagnosed post COVID Aged 30-65 years Resident in Stockholm County Fluent in Swedish Consenting to randomization and participation Able and willing to attend baseline and follow-up assessment at KI Indicate 'yes' to the following question: "Have your COVID related symptoms had a negative impact on your quality of life?"
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous intensive care treatment for COVID-19 Physical disability, disease or injury that could interfere with, or be worsened by, yoga practice Severe cognitive impairment Surgery during the past year or planned the coming year Raised blood pressure or irregular pulse Recently diagnosed with or affected by serious mental illness, or reporting suicidal thoughts Diagnosed with condition with similar symptoms post-COVID Advised not to participate in moderate exercise by their doctor Currently or recently (past 3 months) engaged in regular structured exercise Currently taking part in another research study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is health-related quality of life which will be measured by the self-report form SF-36. The questionnaire consists of 36 items that measures the following eight dimensions: physical role functioning; bodily pain; general health perception; vitality; social role functioning; emotional role functioning; and mental health. The primary outcome will be assessed at baseline, at mid-intervention follow-up (6 weeks), and at post-intervention (12+1 weeks). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes includes subjective measurements of fatigue (FSS), dyspnea (MDP), mental fatigue (MFS), depression and anxiety (HADS), sleep quality (PSQI), and physical activity levels (IPAQ-SF), as well as objective measures of cognitive function (Verbal Fluency and Trail Making Test A+B) and physical measures. Physical measures included are blood pressure, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, BMI, waist-hip ratio, grip strength, pulmonary function, and blood oxygen levels before and after a sit-to-stand test. Demographic data will be recorded: age, gender, education level, residential status, employment status (including sickleave), self-reported indicators of somatic health regarding nature and duration of post COVID symptoms, comorbidities, medications, tobacco use and alcohol consumption. All measurements will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention (12+1 weeks). Additionally, the sleep quality outcome (PSQI) and physical activity (IPAQ) will be assessed at mid-intervention (6 weeks) together with the primary outcome (SF-36). | — |
Countries
Sweden
Contacts
Public ContactMats Hallgren
Karolinska Institutet
Outcome results
None listed