Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
The proposal of this study will be a randomized clinical trial involving an initial group of patients with cardiovascular disease submitted to a Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program (PRC) based on te
peripheral muscle strengthening exercises
H02.403.840
Sponsors
Universidade de Brasília
Faculdade de Ceilândia da Universidade de Brasília
Eligibility
Age
45 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of heart failure (CVD), with at least 6 months of diagnosis, confirmed through ultrasound evaluation and prior clinical examination, in Functional Class II and III according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA). Patients with a clinical diagnosis of long COVID. Clinically stable for at least 1 month. Age over 45 years old. Both genders. Able to climb steps without assistance. With access to a smartphone with internet
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Complex ventricular arrhythmias. Patients with dysfunctional dyspnea. Patients with angina Previous severe pulmonary or pleural disease. Severe anemia. Diabetes mellitus and decompensated metabolic diseases. Orthopedic disease, peripheral vascular insufficiency or previous neurological disease that impairs the ability to perform the exercises. Cognitive impairment declared by the patient or guardian
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effects of a Remote Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program on cardiorespiratory capacity.;To evaluate the effects of a Remote Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program on quality of life. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate adherence to the rehabilitation program.;Assess the risks of a Remote Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactGerson Cipriano Junior
Universidade de Brasília
Outcome results
None listed