Covid-19 Virtual Recovery Study

NCT ID: NCT04950725

Last Updated: 2023-08-21

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

2268 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-11-01

Study Completion Date

2023-07-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of respiratory muscle training (RMT) and nasal breathing on patients who have been infected with the SARS-CoV2 virus and continue to have lingering symptoms.

Detailed Description

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This study will be conducted virtually and will be completed at home using a cell phone application. Study participation involves the use of a RMT device, and/or nasal breathing. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of RMT and nasal breathing on chronic symptoms of COVID-19 in patients that have recovered from SARS-CoV2.

Subjects that have tested positive for the SARS-CoV2 infection and have completed a 14 to 30 day quarantine will be recruited.The RMT device will be used up to 2 times a day at a moderate intensity for 2 or 3 sets of 10 or 15 repetitions. Additionally, 2 sets of 10 nasal breathing techniques will be performed twice a day without the RMT device.

Subjects will complete several surveys examining symptoms, physical activity, cognitive function, and quality of life at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. Subjects will also perform phonation (speaking/speech sounds) and sit to stand tests at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. All data will be collected through the use of a cell phone application. The cell phone application will also provide subjects with the proper RMT protocol. Additionally, subjects will receive coaching and instructions on how to use the breathing device, as well as instructions on how to complete the phonation and sit to stand test.

Conditions

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Covid19

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Low respiratory muscle training

Low dose of RMT and fewer repetitions and use of RMT device per week

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Low dose RMT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

10 breaths, 3 times per week, at an intensity of 3 to 4 out of 10 using the Breather device.

Respiratory muscle training for strengthening

Higher number of sets with a slightly lower number of repetitions per set

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Strength RMT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

2 sets of 10 breaths twice per day using the breather or 3 sets of 10 breaths, twice per day using the Breather Fit

Respiratory muscle training for strengthening and nasal breathing

Higher number of sets with a slightly lower number of repetitions per set RMT accompanied with sets of nasal breathing

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Strength RMT and nasal breathing

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

2 sets of 10 breaths twice per day using the Breather or 3 sets of 10 breaths twice per day using the Breather Fit. Subjects will also be asked to complete 2 sets of 10 nasal breathing exercises either before or after the RMT exercise.

Respiratory muscle training for endurance

One set of RMT with a higher number of repetitions

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Endurance RMT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

15 breaths twice per day using the Breather or 20 breaths twice per day using the Breather Fit

Respiratory muscle training for endurance and nasal breathing

One set of RMT with a higher number of repetitions accompanied with sets of nasal breathing

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Endurance RMT and nasal breathing

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

15 breaths twice per day using the Breather or 20 breaths twice per day using the Breather Fit at a lower intensity for a longer duration without break. Subjects will also perform 2 sets of 10 nasal breathing exercises either before or after the RMT exercise.

Interventions

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Strength RMT

2 sets of 10 breaths twice per day using the breather or 3 sets of 10 breaths, twice per day using the Breather Fit

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Strength RMT and nasal breathing

2 sets of 10 breaths twice per day using the Breather or 3 sets of 10 breaths twice per day using the Breather Fit. Subjects will also be asked to complete 2 sets of 10 nasal breathing exercises either before or after the RMT exercise.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Endurance RMT

15 breaths twice per day using the Breather or 20 breaths twice per day using the Breather Fit

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Endurance RMT and nasal breathing

15 breaths twice per day using the Breather or 20 breaths twice per day using the Breather Fit at a lower intensity for a longer duration without break. Subjects will also perform 2 sets of 10 nasal breathing exercises either before or after the RMT exercise.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Low dose RMT

10 breaths, 3 times per week, at an intensity of 3 to 4 out of 10 using the Breather device.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Positive test for SARS-CoV2 within the last 3 months.
* Smartphone user.
* English speaker.
* Age 18 or above.
* US resident.

Exclusion Criteria

* Hemodynamic instability.
* Contraindications or inability to perform RMT.
* Inability to navigate study questionnaires or tasks.
* History of kidney disease, arteriosclerosis obliterans, and high calcium levels.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Mayo Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Courtney M. Wheatley

Co-Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Courtney M Wheatley-Guy, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Locations

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Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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21-000953

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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