RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05890599

Yoga Versus Health Education for the Treatment of Persistent Fatigue in Patients With Post COVID-19 Syndrome

Randomized Multicenter Clinical Trial: Yoga Versus Health Education for the Treatment of Persistent Fatigue in Patients With Post COVID-19 Syndrome

Sponsor

University Hospital Tuebingen

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jun 10, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Fatigue Post Viral

Summary

Evaluation of the short- and medium-term effect of a yoga intervention in addition to routine care compared to health education in addition to routine care on fatigue in patients with post covid syndrome.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Health Education and a behavioral approach called Yoga Therapy for people with fatigue post viral and post-covid-19 syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALYoga Therapy

The range of interventions is based on previous studies on yoga interventions specifically for fatigue patients as well as on recommendations, for example, from the WHO. The yoga therapy includes 3 elements: yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and relaxation moments. Emphasis on postures and breathing techniques that are considered to be effective for fatigue symptoms, as well as specific breathing exercises to strengthen the respiratory muscles and increase lung volume.

BEHAVIORALHealth Education

Health education courses are conducted on-site once a week for 90 minutes over a 12-week period by a psychologist with clinical experience. The courses are didactic in nature and consist of lectures on topics of interest to patients with post-COVID syndrome and fatigue, followed by questions and discussion sessions. Topics include information on post-COVID syndrome and fatigue, an introduction to self-help for post-viral symptoms, psychosocial problems and fatigue, relaxation and stress management, nutrition, sleep hygiene, exercise, respecting one's own limits, acceptance, finding meaning, and achieving goals.