Rehabilitation of Fatigue in Patients With Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Rehabilitation of Fatigue in Patients With Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

More than half of patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience fatigue. Rehabilitation is needed to treat this persistent symptom.

The aim of this study is to conduct a rehabilitation intervention to treat patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome who experience persistent fatigue.

• Background: More than half of patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome experience fatigue. Rehabilitation is needed to treat this persistent symptom.
• Objectives: To conduct a rehabilitation intervention to treat patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome who experience persistent fatigue.
• Methodology: Randomized clinical trial. There will be 3 groups.
• Patients will be recruited from the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada.
• The evaluation will be carried out at the University of Granada.
• The rehabilitation will be carried out at the University of Granada and/or patient's home.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of COVID-19
• post-COVID-19 syndrome
• adults ≥ 18 y < 75 años
• be medically stable
• to be able to walk
• not currently participating in a rehabilitation programme and/or other study.
• fatigue: FSS ≥ 36 puntos
• basic knowledge
• wish to participate in the study and sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with severe comorbidities that interfere with the ability to perform the study
• patients with mental, physical or organic problems that under medical criteria may pose a risk to the patient