Research to Test Whether Doing Exercise Training Helps Lessen or Prevent the Longer-term Symptoms of COVID-19 Infection

Overview

About this study

The objectives of this study are to assess the ‘longer-term’ clinical, pulmonary, cardiac, functional, and psychosocial sequelae of COVID-19 survivorship, and to investigate whether exercise therapy enhances recovery of and/or improves pulmonary and cardiac function, exercise capacity, clinical status, and overall HRQoL in COVID-19 survivors.

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 21 to 80 years.
  • History of RT-PCR proven SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Deemed ‘recovered’ from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Not clinically obese (BMI ≥ 36) and/or suffer from musculoskeletal or other conditions that would limit exercise participation.
  • No evidence of cardiac ischemia at rest or during exertion (via ECG).
  • Able to provide written informed consent. 

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals less than 21 or more than 80 years old.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Bryan Taylor, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Clinical Studies Unit

(904) 953-2255

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Publications

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