Effect of Exercise on Post-Covid Symptoms

Halic University76 enrolled

Overview

The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. 76 post-covid patients were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.

After COVID-19, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and sleep problems can continue. The study aimed to investigate the effects of strengthening and relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and sleep quality. The study was performed at Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital with 76 post-covid patients that were randomized into experimental and control groups. Experimental group patients performed strengthening and relaxation exercises 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Control group patients did not perform any program. All participants were assessed with McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ), short-form 36 (SF-36), and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) before and after the study.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

COVID-19

Interventions

ExerciseOTHER

Strengthening and Relaxation Exercises

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * to be between the ages of 18-65 * to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 3 months * to have a negative PCR test, or to have completed the 14-day isolation period Exclusion Criteria: * have undergone surgery in the last 6 months * have severe mental retardation that would prevent communication

Locations (1)

Gaziosmanpaşa Education and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

McGill Pain Scale short form (SFMPQ)

It gives an information about the sensation, severity and effect of pain

Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

Short-Form 36 (SF-36)

It asses general quality of life with 8 parameters

Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index

It asses sleep quality with 19 questions that each question scored between 0-3.

Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

Beck Anxiety Scale

It asses anxiety levels with subjective and somatic factors

Time frame: at the enrollment and after the study

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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