Home workout program shows promise for nurses battling long COVID fatigue
NCT ID NCT06840873
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an 8-week tele-rehabilitative exercise program for nurses with long COVID. The program included aerobic and strengthening exercises done at home using a wearable knee brace and a smartphone app. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, heart and lung fitness, long COVID symptoms, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this remote approach could help nurses recover better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tele-rehabilitative exercise program with wearable device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based exercise program to help nurses with long COVID feel less tired and improve their daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 68 participants, so results may not apply to all nurses or people with long COVID. The program requires a wearable device and app, which may not be accessible to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tri-service General Hospital
Tiapei, 114, Taiwan
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