Mind over fatigue: could a 3-Day program tame long COVID?

NCT ID NCT07697261

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two approaches for managing long COVID fatigue: the Lightning Process, a mind-body program that teaches ways to change thought patterns and body responses, versus activity pacing, which helps balance rest and daily tasks. One hundred adults aged 18 to 65 with long COVID will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The study is conducted entirely online, and the main goal is to see which method better reduces fatigue after 12 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Lightning Process (mind-body intervention)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a non-drug approach to manage long COVID fatigue and improve daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small trial (100 people) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply widely. The Lightning Process is not a medical treatment and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue long COVID-19 post-COVID-19 disorder

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LONG COVID

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