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Heat Therapy vs Exercise Training for COVID-19 Recovery

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Research Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Women must not be taking hormone therapy

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 8 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the benefits of home-based lower limb heat therapy to exercise training on cardio-metabolic function and mobility in older adults during their convalescence from hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 and have been out of the hospital for at least two weeks. They shouldn't be on hormone therapy or involved in another rehab program, and must be able to do certain leg exercises. People with metal implants, pacemakers, or a history of blood clots, as well as those extremely overweight cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if heat therapy applied to the lower limbs at home can improve heart health and walking ability after COVID-19 better than exercise training alone. Participants will either receive heat treatment or perform specific exercises.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Heat therapy may cause skin irritation or burns if not properly administered. Exercise might lead to muscle soreness or strain. Both interventions could potentially exacerbate underlying conditions but are generally considered safe.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am not currently on hormone therapy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 8 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~8 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Gait speed

Secondary outcome measures

Glucose control

Motor function

Skeletal muscle mitochondrial function

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Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: heat therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

heat therapy (~40C skin temperature) with a leg garment 5 times a week for 40-55 min for 8 weeks

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Course of recovery with standard of care.

Group III: Exercise trainingActive Control1 Intervention

low resistance velocity based exercise training ~40 min, 3 times a week at home for 8 weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Massachusetts, AmherstLead Sponsor

78 Previous Clinical Trials

467,685 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Exercise Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04673318 — N/A

Coronavirus Research Study Groups: Control, Exercise training, heat therapy

Coronavirus Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04673318 — N/A

Exercise Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04673318 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is enrollment open for this research trial?

"Clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this clinical trial is still recruiting participants, as the research was posted on February 26th 2021 and last revised April 27th 2021."

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Could I qualify to enroll in this medical experiment?

"This medical trial is currently recruiting 87 individuals, aged between 55 and 85 years old, who have been infected with the coronavirus. To be considered for participation in this study, these patients must also have recently been discharged from hospital care following an extended stay of at least two weeks; women cannot presently be taking hormone therapy; and they must have spent a minimum of five days as an admitted patient due to COVID-19 related illness."

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Does the age restriction of this research stipulate that participants must be younger than 45 years?

"This research study mandates that potential participants must fall between the ages of 55 and 85. As a reference point, there are 147 trials for those under 18 years old and 937 clinical studies for individuals over 65."

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How many individuals are receiving treatment in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial was initiated on February 26th 2021 and is actively searching for 87 participants from a single location. The details of the study were last updated on April 27th 2021."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Physical Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Survivors by Heat Therapy

2021. "Physical Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Survivors by Heat Therapy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04673318.

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