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Home workout program shows promise for nurses battling long COVID fatigue

NCT ID NCT06840873

Symptom relief Sponsor: Shang-Lin Chiang Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * nurses older than 20 years of age * have reported a positive result on a COVID-19 rapid test or nucleic acid test * one or more of the following symptoms for more than four weeks: fatigue, discomfort after physical or mental exertion, fever, cardiopulmonary symptoms such as difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, or palpitations (CDC, 2022) * able to perform activities independently without assistance * total score of 36 or higher on the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), confirming fatigue symptoms, and report that these symptoms either appeared after the infection or worsened following the infection Exclusion Criteria: * without the equipment to install a mobile application (APP) * unsuitable for wearing devices due to any leg diseases * unable to engage in aerobic or strength training due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders * pregnancy * cancer * absolute and relative contraindications for cardiopulmonary testing or exercise training * unsuitable for participation in this study by a rehabilitation specialist; * regular exercisers

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue long COVID-19 Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiorespiratory fitness Exercise Fatigue Long COVID NURSES Quality of life (QOL) Stress Tele-rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tri-service General Hospital

    Tiapei, 114, Taiwan

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