Effect of Exercise on Post-Covid Symptoms

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

76 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-01-18

Study Completion Date

2021-07-08

Brief Summary

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The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. 76 post-covid patients were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.

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Detailed Description

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After COVID-19, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and sleep problems can continue. The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. The study was performed at Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital with 76 post-covid patients that were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.

Conditions

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COVID-19

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Experimental Group

Performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Strengthening and Relaxation Exercises

Control Group

There is no intervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Exercise

Strengthening and Relaxation Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* to be between the ages of 18-65
* to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 3 months
* to have a negative PCR test, or to have completed the 14-day isolation period