Can ancient healing methods ease long COVID? new study tests self-help program
NCT ID NCT05798221
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study tested a 10-week group program that teaches self-help strategies from European, Chinese, and Indian traditional medicine for people with post-COVID syndrome. 86 adults with persistent symptoms after COVID-19 took part. The goal was to see if these techniques, added to usual care, could reduce symptom burden compared to usual care alone.
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Center for Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen
Essen, Germany
What this could mean
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Active substance
self-help strategies from traditional medicine (European, Chinese, Indian)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way for people with post-COVID syndrome to manage their symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 86 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the self-help approach may not work for severe cases.
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