Rehab program shows promise for long COVID sufferers with chronic illness
NCT ID NCT06871293
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week program of supervised physical and cognitive exercises can improve walking, thinking, strength, and quality of life in 374 adults with Long COVID and conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to either the rehab program or to receive weekly health tips. Researchers will check progress right after the program and again six months later.
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Locations
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Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de cardiología
RECRUITINGBogotá, Bogotá DC, 110131, Colombia
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What this could mean
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Active substance
functional and cognitive rehabilitation program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, non-drug therapy to help people with Long COVID and chronic diseases move better, think clearer, and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (374 people) comparing rehab to simple health messages. The results may not apply to everyone, and the program requires weekly in-person visits for 8 weeks, which may be hard for some to maintain.
Conditions
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