SingStrong: Strong Lungs Through Song - Long COVID-19 Study

SingStrong: Strong Lungs Through Song

Evidence is emerging that many individuals who recover from Covid-19 are experiencing a range of residual problems. These include fatigue, pain, reduced exercise tolerance and breathing issues. This study includes participants who are experiencing problems with their lungs such as breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, and/or reduced exercise tolerance. The intervention is a twice weekly singing and breathing retraining intervention conducted over ten weeks. A range of self-report questionnaire measures will evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in addressing these problems. Focus groups and individual interviews will also be used to gather information on the impact and acceptability of the programme.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Previous clinical diagnosis of Covid-19
• Ongoing issues with any or all of: Shortness of breath, disordered breathing, reduced exercise tolerance
• Good written and spoken English language

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of a confirmed Covid-19 diagnosis
• Currently undergoing a similar singing or breathing retraining intervention
• No residual problems from a confirmed case of Covid-19