Evaluating Functional and Cognitive Rehabilitation Versus Educational Support in Adults with Long Covid-19 and Chronic Conditions to Improve Function, Cognition, and Quality of Life

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of a functional and cognitive rehabilitation program compared to informational support on adults with chronic non-communicable diseases and Long Covid-19. The study aims to assess changes in functional capacity, cognitive abilities, quality of life, and disease progression. Previous identification of eligible patients was done through institutional registries, with diagnosis based on persistent symptoms that impact daily life and are not explained by other conditions. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups for 8 weeks one group attends weekly in-person sessions involving supervised physical exercises such as warm-up, aerobic activity, muscle strengthening, and cool-down, plus cognitive rehabilitation sessions targeting memory, attention, and executive functions. The other group receives three weekly evidence-based educational messages via email or text covering Covid-19 prevention, treatment, and prognosis. Participants will be evaluated at the start, immediately after the intervention, and six months later through tests including a six-minute walk, handgrip strength, and questionnaires measuring disability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, breathlessness, cognitive function, and quality of life. Trained, blinded assessors conduct evaluations to ensure objectivity. Safety is monitored during exercise sessions, and participants can withdraw at any time without affecting their usual care.

Evaluating the Impact of a Functional and Cognitive Strategy in Patients With Long Covid-19