Heart pump therapy shows promise for long COVID sufferers

NCT ID NCT07492953

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) in 10 adults with long COVID symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath. Participants received EECP sessions totaling 35 hours over either 7 weeks or 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the therapy could improve exercise ability and heart-lung function, and which schedule worked better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Natioanl Denfense Medical University

    Taipei, 114, Taiwan

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