COVID-19 Adaptation and Response to Exercise
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Clinical Center are looking for adult volunteers for a study on whether an aerobic exercise program benefits survivors of COVID-19.
About the Study
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
- Group 1 will participate in a supervised exercise and education program three times a week for 10 weeks.
- Group 2 will receive education only for 10 weeks and then participate in 10 weeks of supervised exercise.
- Before and after the exercise program, participants will complete several assessments and questionnaires including those related to physical fitness, heart and lung function, bloodwork and walk tests.
- There is no cost to participate. Compensation is provided.
You Can Participate if You
- Are 18 to 80 years old
- Have a lab-confirmed test for SARS-CoV2 infection (the virus that causes COVID-19)
- Are experiencing physical limitations or fatigue since your COVID-19 diagnosis
Location
The study procedures and exercise program will take place at the NIH Clinical Center, America's Research Hospital, in Bethesda, Maryland.
To Learn More
Call the Office of Patient Recruitment at 800- 411-1222
(TTY users dial 7-1-1)
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Email: CovidCareRehabTeam@nih.gov
Or go online
Refer to study # 000102-CC
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)