Clinical trial for Post-COVID / Long-COVID
Official title Effects of Hydrotherapy During Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07013903
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if adding cold water hydrotherapy to standard rehabilitation improves quality of life compared with rehab alone.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have post‑COVID syndrome.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard rehabilitation alone or standard rehabilitation plus cold water hydrotherapy sessions.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of Post-COVID Syndrome (ICD-10 code: U08.9)
- Barthel-Index \>80
- Referred to the reference center for Post-COVID rehabilitation
- Owning a smartphone to receive digital questionnaires and to use the measurement app for heart rate variability
- Written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Existing contraindications for Kneipp hydrotherapy like severe cardiovascular diseases (e.g., decompensated heart failure, unstable angina pectoris...
- Prior regular practice of Kneipp applications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Schönau am Königssee, Bavaria, Germany
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Schönau am Königssee, Bavaria, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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