Status:
RECRUITING
Heat thErapy And mobiLity in COVID-19 Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nebraska
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Long COVID
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) is becoming a major risk factor for chronic diseases, with older adults and those with underlying health conditions at risk of developing persistent ...
Detailed Description
Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) affects 5 out of 10 patients hospitalized for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and \~11% of all adults infected by SARS-CoV-2, which makes thi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between the ages of 50 and 90 years
- Free from orthopedic limitations that would prohibit performing leg exercise
- BMI \< 40 kg/m2 and weigh \< 400lbs
- Previously contracted Covid-19 and have persistent symptoms such as a fatigue or decline in physical function, for at least 2 months following SARS-CoV-2 infection
Exclusion
- Unable to give written informed consent
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or likely to become pregnant within the next 6 months
- Women who are taking hormone therapy
- Claustrophobia
- Orthopedic limitations that would prohibit them from walking
- Currently enrolled in an exercise-based or respiratory muscle rehabilitation program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 17 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2029
Estimated Enrollment :
99 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06928116
Start Date
September 17 2025
End Date
August 1 2029
Last Update
October 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68182