At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Gender Differences in the Recovery Rate Following a Hybrid Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme in Patients With Long COVID-19 Syndrome
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Out-patient Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Post Acute COVID-19 Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this retrospective analysis is to compare the magnitude of improvement in respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, following the completion of a hybrid pulmonary rehabilitation programme, in men and women with long COVID-19 syndrome. The main question it aims to answer is the following: • does gender limits the effects of a hybrid pulmonary rehabilitation programme on respiratory and peripheral muscle strength?
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programme consisting of 30 minutes interval aerobic exercise on cycle ergometers at 100% of peak work rate (WRpeak) and resistance exercises for the upper body. Dyspnoea and leg discomfort were recorded on the modified 1-10 Borg scale, whereas heart rate (HR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2%) were monitored by a pulse oximeter. Based on symptoms of breathlessness and fatigue reported at the end of each session, the exercise intensity was increased by 5-10% of the baseline WRpeak in the next session. The remote 24 home-based PR sessions consisted of 30 minutes walking with an individualised target of steps, recorded via the mobile app installed in the patients' mobile phone. The steps, leg discomfort and dyspnoea were reported by the patient via a physical activity diary on a weekly basis. If dyspnoea and fatigue were both \<4 at the Borg scale the weekly target of steps was increased by 5-10% by the assessors.