๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in catastrophic infections and fatalities across the nation. Many older Veterans with comorbidities are especially vulnerable to complications and poor recovery. This award will investigate the effect of a novel, home-based, supervised, group exercise tele-rehabilitation in Veterans recovered from COVID-19 on cardiopulmonary and physical function.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Veteran
* documented COVID-19 \> 90 days ago
* diagnosis of 2 of following conditions: hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease OR 1 condition and BMI \> 30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* myocardial infarction (within 3 months)
* exertional or unstable angina (chest pain that limits activity)
* severe congestive heart failure (EF \< 20% in last year or NYHA Classification III or IV)
* uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \>180 \&/or DBP \> 110 mm Hg at screening)
* screening EKG with ischemia, complex arrhythmia, or high-grade block (per Minnesota Code)
* poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (FBS\>200 mg/dl, RBS \> 299 mg/dl, or HbA1C \> 10)
* treatment for cancer except skin cancer (within 3 months)
* peripheral vascular disease with claudication
* severe arthritis limiting ambulation
* neurologic disease limiting ambulation (weakness requiring assist device; severe neuropathy)
* end stage liver disease (decompensated liver disease)
* End stage renal failure (dialysis)
* severe pulmonary disease (home O2, admission for dyspnea or pneumonia within 1 month)
* high fall risk (history of falls, bone fracture)
* dementia (based on Evaluation to Consent)
* signs or symptoms of any medical comorbidity that would preclude exercise testing or training
* exercises on routine basis (structured aerobic exercise \> 3 time per week)
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.