Exercise program aims to restore strength after dengue and chikungunya

NCT ID NCT07600879

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 20-session exercise program can improve muscle strength, reduce fatigue, and help with balance in people who had dengue or chikungunya in the last five years. Fifty-four adults will do supervised aerobic, strength, and breathing exercises twice a week. The goal is to see if this rehab can ease long-lasting symptoms and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Exercise rehabilitation (aerobic, anaerobic, and respiratory training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a standard rehab program to help people recover muscle strength, reduce fatigue, and improve balance after dengue or chikungunya.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants and no randomization, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are supervised and generally safe, but some people may find them too intense.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Individuals of both sexes * Residents of the 1st, 4th, or 11th Health Regions of the state of Pará * Confirmed diagnosis of Dengue (DENV) and/or Chikungunya (CHIKV) infection by serological testing (ELISA or IgG/IgM) * Diagnosis confirmed within the last 5 years * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Hemodynamic instability * Musculoskeletal instability, including fractures or acute muscle injuries * Cognitive deficits impairing the understanding of commands or study procedures * History of balance disorders prior to Dengue or Chikungunya infection * Obesity * Blindness or low vision * Hearing impairment

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  • Universidade Do Estado Do Pará

    Belém, Pará, 66.087-670, Brazil

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