New rehab program shows promise for long COVID sufferers
NCT ID NCT06156202
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a 6-week outpatient rehab program for 125 adults with Long COVID. The program included physical and speech therapy tailored to each person's needs, aiming to improve breathing, thinking, and daily function. Researchers measured progress using a six-minute walk test and other assessments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- comprehensive rehabilitation program (speech therapy and physical therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward an effective rehab program to help people with Long COVID feel better and function more normally.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study without a control group for comparison, so results may not apply to everyone. Benefits may be modest or not last long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19145, United States
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