Nctid:
NCT06231238
Payload:
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Past hospitalisation for COVID-19\n5. Current or recent participation in other treatment intervention studies (\\<4 weeks after completion)\n6. Currently receiving psychological support or psychotherapy\n7. Implanted medical devices (ie., Pacemaker/defibrillator or implanted neurostimulator/infusion device; implanted metal objects; artificial hip/knee replacement, spinal surgery; cardiac surgery requiring the placement of metal clips, valves or wires)\n8. 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