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Tests treatment safety and results for Chronic COVID-19 Syndrome
Official title Efficacy of Baduanjin Exercise in COVID-19 Contraction Patients With Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06829940
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Post-COVID recovery is associated with reduced functional fitness/capacity, low quality of life, and physical disabilities in those who survived after contracting the disease. The unpleasant symptoms of chronic post-viral/post-COVID syndrome (chronic fatigue perception, variant nonspecific myalgia, bad mood or depression, and insomnia or sleep disturbances) usually magnify the symptoms of already existing previously diagnosed concurrent untreatable chronic disorders , including the idiopathic chronic fatigue (ICF).(Leszczak et al., 2024) Baduanjin exercise training (BET) is one of the Chinese traditional Health-Qigong exercises that not only integrate slow coordinating postures/positions, breathing techniques, musculoskeletal stretching movements/positions, and meditative mind but also plays a strong role concerning health benefits (e.g.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50
You may be able to join if
- 40 patients will be recruited in the study.
- age ≥ 18 to ≤ 50 years old
- achieved three diagnostic items/criteria of ICF will be included in this BET trial: Fatigue lasting over 6 months, which significantly limits daily...
You likely can't join if
- Patients with a history of medical or complementary treatments for ICF disorder in the 6 months before contracting COVID or after recovery.
- Individuals who have engaged in therapeutic exercise, pharmacological treatments, or complementary therapies for post-COVID symptoms within the last...
- ICF patients regularly using antidepressants or antipsychotics were excluded.
- Those who take sleeping pills regularly were also excluded.
- Patients with autoimmune diseases, malignant conditions, anemia, endocrine disorders, systemic diseases, or osteoarthritis affecting the cervical...
- Individuals with abnormal results in laboratory tests, including neurological, neurophysiological, cardiological, liver/kidney function tests, or...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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