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

Comparing the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation interventions, whole body vibration and cognitive-behavioral therapy on fatigue, dyspnea, physical function and quality of life in people with post-COVID-19 syndrome. A randomized clinical controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20231207060287N1
Enrollment
51
Registered
2024-01-28
Start date
2024-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-06

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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).

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: pulmonary rehabilitation. In this study, for pulmonary rehabilitation, we will use breathing exercises, stretching exercises and resistance exercises with elastic band a

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

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

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?

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
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).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Menatnia

Iran University of Medical Sciences

fatemeh.menatnia@gmail.com+98 21 2226 9608

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026