New therapy aims to ease long COVID symptoms
NCT ID NCT06231238
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a type of talking therapy called Balance ACT for people with long COVID. The therapy uses mindfulness and goal-setting to help manage symptoms like fatigue and sleep problems. 196 adults with long COVID will either get the therapy or a self-help leaflet. The main goal is to see if the therapy improves quality of life after 14 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Balance Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new psychological approach to help people with long COVID manage symptoms and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial testing a behavioral therapy, not a drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and the therapy may not work for all participants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King's College London
Camberwell, London, SE5 8AF, United Kingdom
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