Home-Based program aims to help long COVID patients breathe easier and move more

NCT ID NCT07661862

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Tasmania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a comprehensive, remotely delivered care program for people aged 40 and older with Long COVID who have ongoing heart or lung symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest pain. The program includes medication review, mental health support, telehealth coaching, and a personalized 24-week exercise plan using a wearable sensor. Researchers measure whether participants can walk farther after 6 months, along with changes in quality of life, mental health, and heart function over two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: remote care program (medication review, mental health support, telehealth coaching, and personalized exercise program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a scalable, home-based care model to improve fitness and quality of life for people with Long COVID-related heart and lung issues.
What could go wrong: This is a single-arm study without a control group, so improvements may be due to natural recovery or other factors. The remote delivery may not suit everyone, and results may not apply to all Long COVID patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

long COVID-19 Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LONG COVID

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
Menzies Insititute for Medical Research
RECRUITING

Hobart, Tasmania, 7009, Australia

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