Exercise program shows promise for lingering COVID symptoms
NCT ID NCT04595773
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 10-week aerobic exercise program can improve physical function and reduce symptoms in adults still struggling after a COVID-19 infection. Participants will exercise three times a week and attend weekly education classes. The goal is to see if exercise helps people recover more fully from long COVID.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aerobic exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people recover from long COVID symptoms like fatigue and reduced physical capacity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may not help all symptoms, and some people might find it too strenuous.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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