Veterans with Long-COVID: new study aims to unravel walking and balance problems
NCT ID NCT06850350
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is recruiting 136 veterans to understand why Long-COVID causes walking and balance issues. Researchers will test thinking, vision, muscle strength, and movement under different conditions. The goal is to create better ways to diagnose and treat these problems, helping veterans regain their independence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatment protocols for gait and balance problems in veterans with Long-COVID.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand the problem, not test a cure, so direct benefits for participants are unlikely.
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Conditions
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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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