Circuit Training Program in Post COVID-19 Patients

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-04-01

Study Completion Date

2022-12-01

Brief Summary

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The objective of this study will be to compare the effects of Circuit Training Program on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Functional Capacity in Post COVID 19 patients. This study will be a Randomized Clinical trial. Data will be collected from Boston Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic, Lahore. One group will receive Circuit Training and other group will receive Aerobic Exercises. All subjects will receive a total of three treatment sessions per week over the period of 12 weeks. Outcome will be measured at baseline, 6th week and 12th week with 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE 6-20), Spirometer for PFT and Post-Covid 10 Functional Status Scale.The data will be analyse using SPSS v 25.

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Detailed Description

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Coronavirus disease (Covid19) caused by SARs Cov-2 is primarily a respiratory condition but it also has many extrapulmonary manifestations leading to persistent symptoms of fatigue, weakness, reduced functional status, aerobic capacity and strength. Patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary comorbidities have varying severity of disease and increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation has been shown to improve the functional capacity and quality of life of patients with cardiac dysfunction and chronic pulmonary conditions in acute, sub-acute and chronic stages of disease. Different modes of exercises including aerobic, resistance, combined aerobic and resistance programs known as circuit training at varying frequencies, intensities and doses are given to these patients according to their symptoms.

Circuit Training program consists of both aerobic and resistance exercises hence it ensures both endurance and strength training during the exercise session. Some researchers have shown that circuit-based resistance training, where lighter loads are lifted with minimal rest, is very effective for increasing maximum oxygen consumption, maximum pulmonary ventilation, functional capacity, and strength while improving body composition Thus, circuit training is a time-efficient training modality that can elicit demonstrable improvements in health and physical fitness.Combined aerobic and resistance training improves peak VO2, muscle strength and HRQoL and should be considered as a component of care of patients of heart failure. The combination of resistance and aerobic modalities has been shown to be the best form of training for individuals with pulmonary conditions like COPD as well as being recommended by international guidelines for the clinical treatment of these patients in rehabilitation programs.

The same principles apply to management of Covid19 patients with inpatient rehabilitation given to acute cases while increasing evidence shows that rehabilitation post-recovery is beneficial to promote early return to function. These studies focus mostly either on aerobic training or resistance exercises; hence this study is aimed towards studying the effects of Circuit Training in post Covid19 population to improve the functional parameters.

Conditions

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COVID-19

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Circuit Training

This group preformed interval training alternating between aerobic and resistance training, varying between moderate to high intensity. Each set started with 3 minutes of aerobic training on cycle or treadmill followed by resistance training and a rest interval. Eight circuits were formed; horizontal rowing, chest press, leg press, shoulder press, leg extension, lateral pull down, leg flexion and partial squat. Weight was calculated through 1 RM calculation.

This training is to be carried out for 12 weeks, in three phases, the intensity progressing from light to moderate (30% of RM to 50%). Sessions will be carried out thrice a week.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Circuit Training Exercise Program

Intervention Type OTHER

The participants allocated to this group will perform Circuit Training Exercise Program

Aerobic Training

The control group consists of aerobic exercise training, with 20 minutes on the cycle, 15 minutes of treadmill and 10 minutes of walking

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Aerobic Training Exercise Program

Intervention Type OTHER

The participants allocated to this group will perform Circuit Training Exercise Program

Interventions

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Circuit Training Exercise Program

The participants allocated to this group will perform Circuit Training Exercise Program

Intervention Type OTHER

Aerobic Training Exercise Program

The participants allocated to this group will perform Circuit Training Exercise Program

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Middle age adults (40-60 years), medically stable, but previously diagnosed with cardiac diseases.
2. Patients who have recovered recently from Covid-19 (6-8 weeks post-discharge).
3. Oxygen saturation levels are maintained above 92% at rest and during exercise.
4. Heart Rate should not be elevated more than 20 beats per minute as per the calculated heart rate range (if the patient is on beta-blockers, that should be kept in consideration)
5. Systolic blood pressure should be ≥90 mmHg and ≤180 mmHg.
6. Symptoms of dyspnea: Borg scale \>4
7. Fatigue: Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) \>11-12

Exclusion Criteria

1. There are signs of active infection/systemic illness going on, presence of fatigue and breathlessness even at rest.
2. Participant is febrile (body temperature \>38.6degree Celsius)
3. Oxygen Saturation levels below \<93%.
4. Systolic Blood pressure \<90 mmHg or \>180mmHg. -

Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No