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COVID-19NCT07000331

Effectiveness of Exercise and Physical Activity in Individuals.

A study testing Thoracic expansion exercises and Physical activity counseling in people with COVID-19, run by Gulsah Bargi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The effects of breathing exercises and physical activity counseling applied for 4 weeks on the number of daily steps, dyspnea, pain, fatigue, mood and quality of life in individuals who have just had COVID-19 are not yet known. For this reason, it was aimed to investigate in this study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
COVID-19
What is being tested?
Thoracic expansion exercises and Physical activity counseling
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
41 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
16 Feb 2023to 30 Dec 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adult individuals aged 18 and over who volunteered to participate in the research
  • Individuals who can understand and answer surveys
  • Compatible individuals who can perform exercises and have good cooperation.
  • Individuals who were diagnosed with COVID-19 (individuals with a positive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result, compatible with COVID-19 infection as a result of lung X-ray or lung tomography despite negative PCR test results) and discharged after recovery/home quarantine completed

Who cannot join

  • Individuals newly diagnosed with COVID-19, therefore in quarantine at home or receiving treatment in hospital
  • Individuals with suspected COVID-19
  • Pregnant women
  • Individuals with serious psychiatric illness and therefore unable to adapt to exercise sessions
  • Individuals with severe cognitive impairment
  • Individuals with ongoing orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular disorders and/or problems which are independent of COVID-19

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Izmir Democracy University

    Izmir, 35140

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises and Physical Activity Counseling in Individuals Who Have Had COVID-19.

The effects of breathing exercises and physical activity counseling applied for 4 weeks on the number of daily steps, dyspnea, pain, fatigue, mood and quality of life in individuals who have just had COVID-19 are not yet known. For this reason, it was aimed to investigate in this study.

Read the detailed description

In the COVID-19 pandemic, which deepened the physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle, the severity and mortality effect of the virus on humans has decreased today. On the other hand, some symptoms may continue to be seen after recovery in individuals who survived COVID-19. It is known that regular physical activities increase immunity and quality of life, reduce stress, anxiety and depression, and support the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. This study aimed to search effects of breathing exercises and physical activity counseling on the step counts, dyspnea, pain, fatigue, mood and quality of life in individuals with post-COVID-19.

Conditions
COVID-19
Being tested
Thoracic expansion exercises, Physical activity counseling
Keywords
physical activity, dyspnea, pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, quality of life
Medical subject headings
COVID-19, Motor Activity, Dyspnea, Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety Disorders, Depression

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Thoracic expansion exercisesOther

    Individuals placed their hands on their lower ribs and then took 3 deep breaths under their hands in a row. After this cycle, individuals rested by taking 3-4 calm breaths. The cycle was repeated 10 times. The individual did this session 4 times a day.

  • Physical activity counselingOther

    Individuals were given weekly group phone calls and meetings. Individuals were gradually accustomed to regular walking to increase their daily step count. In the first week, individuals were asked to walk a total of 30-45 minutes per day, at least 4-5 days per week, and to increase the number of steps measured at the beginning by approximately 1000-2000 steps per day to reach at least 6500 steps. In the second week, the expected goal was at least 7500 steps. In the third and fourth weeks, they were asked to reach at least 10000 steps.

Study groups in NCT07000331
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Study groupExperimentalThe individuals in the study group were given thoracic expansion exercises and physical activity counseling.
Receives: Other: Thoracic expansion exercises; Other: Physical activity counseling
Control groupNo interventionIndividuals in this group continued their normal daily living activities and were followed up only with follow-up.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Daily step counts

    Daily average step counts were recorded via a pedometer.

    Measured: Baseline, at the end of everyday during 4-week and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

Secondary outcomes (6)

  1. Anxiety score

    The score was obtained from Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.The lowest score on this scale is 0 and the highest is 21, with higher scores indicating increased anxiety.

    Measured: Baseline and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

  2. Depression score

    The score was obtained from Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.The lowest score on this scale is 0 and the highest is 21, with higher scores indicating increased anxiety.

    Measured: Baseline and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

  3. Dyspnea score

    The score was obtained from Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale.The lowest score on this scale is 0 and the highest is 4; higher scores indicate increased dyspnea.

    Measured: Baseline and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

  4. Pain score

    The score was obtained from Numerical Rating Scale.The lowest score on this scale is 0 and the highest is 10, with higher scores indicating increased pain.

    Measured: Baseline and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

  5. Fatigue score

    The score was obtained from Numerical Rating Scale.The lowest score on this scale is 0 and the highest is 10, with higher scores indicating increased fatigue.

    Measured: Baseline and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

  6. Quality of life score

    The score was obtained from Short-Form (SF)-36 Quality of life Questionnaire.The lowest score on this scale is 0 and the highest is 100, with higher scores indicating higher quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Jun 2025
  2. Study start16 Feb 2023
  3. Primary completion30 Aug 2024
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
41 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07000331
Sponsor's protocol ID
Exercise in post-COVID-19
Status last verified
Jun 2025
First submitted
30 May 2025
Last updated
4 Jun 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wang TJ, Chau B, Lui M, Lam GT, Lin N, Humbert S. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COVID-19. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Sep;99(9):769-774. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001505.

    PubMed 32541352

  • Amini H, Isanejad A, Chamani N, Movahedi-Fard F, Salimi F, Moezi M, Habibi S. Physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic in the Iranian population: A brief report. Heliyon. 2020 Nov;6(11):e05411. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05411. Epub 2020 Nov 2.

    PubMed 33163638

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Thoracic expansion exercises and Physical activity counseling in people with COVID-19, run by Gulsah Bargi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Daily step counts (time frame: Baseline, at the end of everyday during 4-week and at 4 weeks after baseline evaluation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07000331, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Jun 2025.

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