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NCT Number: NCT05435456

Effect of Exercise on Post-Covid Symptoms

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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Key information

Conditions

COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Exclusion criteria

  • have undergone surgery in the last 6 months
  • have severe mental retardation that would prevent communication

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

Strengthening and Relaxation Exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ)

    Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

    It gives an information about the sensation, severity and effect of pain

  2. Short-Form 36 (SF-36)

    Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

    It asses general quality of life with 8 parameters

  3. Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

    It asses sleep quality with 19 questions that each question scored between 0-3.

  4. Beck Anxiety Scale

    Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

    It asses anxiety levels with subjective and somatic factors

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Halic University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Strengthening and Relaxation Exercises on Musculoskeletal Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality on Post-covid Symptoms

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 28, 2022
Registry last updated
Jun 28, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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