Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
This is a planned, double-blind, controlled clinical trial with allocation secrecy. The randomization process will be carried out using specific software (randomization.com) by an independent research
whole-body vibration with an amplitude of 2mm) and G4mm (n=10
whole-body vibration with an amplitude of 4mm). Control Group: GSham- (n=10
amplitude 00mm) - the intervention will be offered with a vibrating platform turned off and using equipment attached to the base of the platform, produced to simulate its vibration. The vibrating plat
Sponsors
Programa de Pós-graduação em Fisioterapia - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira - IMIP/PE
Eligibility
Age
30 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 in moderate and/or severe forms will be recruited; who require hospitalization in a ward and/or intensive care unit; confirmed by RT-PCR test or serology of IgA, IgM and IgG antibodies; of both sexes; aged between 30 and 70 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who have uncontrolled hypertension; present impairment of the neuro-musculoskeletal system that impairs participation in the proposed assessment or training; have cognitive impairment that prevents them from answering the study questionnaires; prosthesis and/or pins and metal implants in lower limbs and pacemaker; pregnant women; recent unconsolidated fracture; risk of thromboembolism; vertigo and labyrinthitis; body weight over 120 kg (maximum load tolerated by the platform); who have participated in exercise programs after hospitalization
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinically significant increments on Functional Capacity, Peripheral Muscle Strength and Handgrip Strength are expected after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To measure inspiratory (Pimax) and expiratory (Mep) muscle strength, dominant handgrip strength and dominant quadriceps muscle thickness before and after intervention;To analyze the quality of life before and after the intervention.;Verificar mobilidade, equilíbrio dinâmico e desempenho funcional antes e após intervenção. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactBeatriz Marinho Cunha
Programa de Pós-graduação em Fisioterapia - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed