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Study on the Effect of Incentive Spirometer-based Respiratory Training on the Long COVID-19

Launched by NATIONAL TAIPEI UNIVERSITY OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES · Jan 26, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 08, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Covid 19 Post Acute Covid 19 Syndrome Long Covid 19 Respiratory Training Hypertensive Diseases Cardiac Diseases Diabetes Dyspnea Incentive Spirometer

Description

According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's report on the top 10 causes of death in the 111th year, aside from the marked increase in COVID-19 cases, there have been significant increases in hypertensive diseases, Cardiac diseases, and diabetes .Therefore, addressing the post-COVID-19 sequelae among chronic disease patients is an essential global health issue in the post-pandemic era. Current research indicates that respiratory training is safe and effective in improving the exercise capacity, lung function, and alleviating respiratory difficulties in COVID-19 recovered patients. The...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Individuals who have contracted and recovered from COVID-19 within the past year must present proof of diagnosis, such as medical certificates or screening results. The ICD-10 diagnosis codes are: U07.1 for confirmed COVID-19 viral infection, and U09.0 for post-COVID-19 condition, unspecified. Recovery is defined as testing negative in a COVID-19 rapid test.
  • 2. Never diagnosed with hypertensive diseases (ICD-10 codes: I10.x or I11.x), diabetes (ICD-10 codes: E10.x or E11.x), or heart diseases (ICD-10 codes: I25.x, I50.x, I65.x, or I67.x and classified as Class I or II by the New York Heart Association functional classification).
  • 3. Exhibiting long-term respiratory symptoms related to COVID-19, such as post-exertional breathlessness, chest discomfort, cough, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, etc., and meeting at least one of these criteria for inclusion.
  • 4. Aged between 20 - 90 years.
  • 5. Able to communicate in and understand Mandarin or Taiwanese, either verbally or non-verbally.
  • 6. Willing to participate in the study and agree to be assigned.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Patients with a functional status classified as level 5 or higher on the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS), indicating severe disability and bedridden status.
  • 2. Patients suffering from dementia, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, etc.
  • 3. Patients with acute psychiatric symptoms who are unable to communicate.
  • 4. Individuals with a high risk of litigation.
  • 5. Patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other respiratory system diseases.
  • 6. Patients with moderate or severe heart disease, classified as Class III or IV by the New York Heart Association functional classification.
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About National Taipei University Of Nursing And Health Sciences

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (NTUNHS) is a leading academic institution in Taiwan dedicated to advancing healthcare through education, research, and clinical practice. With a strong emphasis on nursing and health sciences, NTUNHS is committed to enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery and promoting public health initiatives. The university actively engages in innovative clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and fostering evidence-based practices. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and research organizations, NTUNHS contributes significantly to the advancement of health sciences and the training of future healthcare leaders.

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