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COVID-19 Health Adjustments in Nutrition, General Wellness, and Exercise
Led by Indiana University · Updated on 2025-10-30
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating whether the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people's physical activity, fitness, blood pressure, sleep, and mental stress to understand its long-term effects on health. The study looks at how prior COVID-19 severity or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) might be linked to changes in cardiovascular health and overall wellness. Participants will take part in two visits at the Neurovascular Physiology Laboratory, with detailed data collected to explore these health aspects. During the first visit, participants complete questionnaires about their health behaviors, sleep, stress, diet, and mental well-being. They will then track their sleep and physical activity with wearable devices for about 14 days, record their diet for at least 3 days, and measure blood pressure and urine for 24 hours. The second visit involves returning devices and undergoing various tests, including body composition scans, cardiovascular health measurements, a fitness test on a stationary bike, blood and urine sample collection, and a cold-water hand test to assess nervous system response to stress. Participants' involvement includes completing questionnaires, wearing tracking devices, and attending two study visits totaling about 6 hours. Researchers will measure blood pressure, sleep quality, diet, cardiovascular fitness, immune markers, and body composition. Safety is carefully monitored during exercise and testing. The primary outcomes focus on blood pressure measurements, while secondary outcomes include sleep duration and quality, and diet quality. The study aims to provide valuable insights into how COVID-19 affects long-term health.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
COVID-19 Health Adjustments in Nutrition, General Wellness, and Exercise
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female participants
- Between the ages of 18 and 75 years
- Resting blood pressure no higher than 150/90 (stage 2 hypertension)
- Body mass index (BMI) below 35 kg/m2
- Free from metabolic diseases like diabetes or renal disease
- Free from pulmonary disorders such as COPD, severe asthma, and cystic fibrosis
- Free from cardiovascular diseases including peripheral vascular, cardiac, or cerebrovascular conditions
- No medical issues preventing exercise such as cardiovascular problems or arthritis
- No medical issues preventing blood donation like use of blood thinners
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 or older than 75 years
- Resting blood pressure higher than 150/90
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 or less than 18 kg/m2
- History of metabolic diseases including diabetes or renal disease
- Presence of pulmonary disorders like COPD, severe asthma, or cystic fibrosis
- Presence of cardiovascular diseases such as peripheral vascular, cardiac, or cerebrovascular conditions
- Medical conditions preventing safe exercise including cardiovascular issues or painful arthritis
- Medical conditions preventing blood donation such as use of blood thinners
- Currently pregnant
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) including consent and questionnaires
Duration - ~14 days
Participants wear devices to track ambulatory blood pressure for 24 hours, physical activity and sleep for approximately 14 days, and diet for at least 3 days to collect data on health behaviors.
Devices worn during this period; no in-person visits
Duration - 1 day
Participants attend an experimental visit where physiological measurements, exercise testing, blood draws, and body composition assessments are performed to evaluate cardiovascular health and fitness.
1 in-person visit lasting approximately 1.5 hours
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Indiana University School of Public Health
Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405
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Research Team
S
Sofia Sanchez
J
Jake Muma
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
1
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