Tiny study tests At-Home workout for long COVID fatigue in veterans

NCT ID NCT05699538

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at whether a once-a-week home-based resistance exercise program could help reduce fatigue in veterans aged 50 and older with Long COVID. The study enrolled 21 participants and measured changes in muscle strength and perceived tiredness. The goal was to understand the causes of fatigue and see if this minimal exercise approach is safe and feasible.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: minimal-dose home-based resistance exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, at-home exercise program to help reduce fatigue in older veterans with Long COVID.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 21 participants. Results may not apply to all Long COVID patients, and the exercise program may not be effective for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 Fatigue long COVID-19 post-COVID-19 disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LONG COVID

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Locations

Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20422-0001, United States

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