Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Post-Covid Syndrome

Launched by D'OR INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION · Oct 17, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a special type of breathing exercise called inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) on patients who have post-COVID-19 syndrome. Many people recovering from COVID-19 experience serious health issues, including problems with their heart and blood vessels. The researchers want to see if doing IMST at home for just a few minutes a day, several times a week, can help improve these patients' cardiovascular health and overall physical abilities.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must have had COVID-19 and be experiencing ongoing symptoms related to it, such as low oxygen levels during their illness and a need for extra oxygen. They should also have been hospitalized for their COVID-19 treatment. However, individuals who are pregnant or have other serious health conditions, like chronic lung issues or certain heart diseases, cannot participate. Those who join the study can expect to take part in a randomized trial, meaning some will do the actual IMST while others will do a similar but inactive version, allowing researchers to compare results. This study is important because it could lead to new ways to help people recover better after COVID-19.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Post-COVID-19 syndrome
• • Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by RT-PCR
• • Have oxygen saturation ≤ 93% in room air during the acute phase of the COVID-19
• • Have received oxygen supply from any device during the acute phase of the COVID-19
• • Hospitalization to treat the Covid-19
• • Participants in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation or physical conditioning programs
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant
• • History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or dependence on oxygen support
• • History of cardiovascular and renal diseases and cancer prior to the COVID-19 diagnosis
• • Difficulties in moving to the laboratory for assessments