TaiChi-DTx for Treating Long Covid Symptoms

Effectiveness of Multi-domain Tai Chi Digital Therapy for Survivors Affected by the Sequelae of Covid-19 (TaiChi-DTx and Long Covid)

The randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a Multi-domain Tai Chi Digital Therapy for treating the individuals suffering from the long term COVID-19 syndrome (Long COVID).

The randomized controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a Multi-domain Tai Chi Digital Therapy for treating the individuals suffering from the long term COVID-19 syndrome (Long COVID).

This intervention will comprise of traditional Tai Chi physical therapy with background music entraining 40 Hz sound wave and respiratory control training. The Multi-domain Tai Chi Digital Therapy will be delivered via a tablet or smart phone to participants for a 4-week therapeutic cycle. Clinical standardized physical tests and self-scored questionnaires will be collected to understand the change in symptoms, including fatigue, dyspnea, and brain fog, as well as absenteeism.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Clinical diagnosis with SARS-CoV2 infection via PCR during the past 3 to 6 months
2. Must be Grade 2 and Grade 3 assessed by the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) Scale

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Admitted in the Intensive Care Unit due to SARS-COV2 infection or any other serve illness
2. Psychiatric diseases and somatic co-morbidities
3. COVID-19 infections or co-morbidities started or exacerbated during the same time