Cardiopulmonary Function, COVID-19, Long COVID-19, Physical Function
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Physiotherapy Via Video Calls on Cardiopulmonary Functions, Physical Function, Cognitive Function, Activity Daily Livings, and Quality of Life in Patients With COVID-19.
Detailed description
A 2-armed, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Chulabhorn Hospital, Thailand on a convenience sample of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 using RT-PCR.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALExercise training
1. Physical therapy training via video call 2. An advise and a leaflet for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Sponsors
Chulabhorn Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age between 20-60 years old * Positive in COVID-19 testing * Good communication and understanding * Independent mobility
Exclusion criteria
* Cannot complete the study protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary function | at day 28 and 90 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) |
| Patient's quality of life | at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using the The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI) 26 items; the final score ranges from 24-120; higher score means participants satisfied with the quality of life. |
| Functional capacity | at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using Duke Activity status index The final score ranges between zero and 58.2 points; The higher the score, the better the functional capacity. |
| Anxiety and depression | at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) The total score is the sum of the 14 items, and for each subscale the score is the sum of the respective seven items (ranging from 0-21). A total subscale score of \>8 points out of a possible 21 denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety or depression. |
| Insomnia | at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) The final score ranges between zero and 28 points. The total score is interpreted as follows: absence of insomnia (0-7); sub-threshold insomnia (8-14); moderate insomnia (15-21); and severe insomnia (22-28). |
| Cognitive function | at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using Thai Mental State Examination The final score ranges between zero and 30 points. A score of 25 or higher is classed as normal. If the score is below 24, the result is usually considered to be abnormal, indicating possible cognitive impairment. |
| Muscle strength | at day 3 and 21 after positive in COVID-19 testing | using 1-minute sit to stand |
Countries
Thailand
Outcome results
None listed