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N/A N=28

Balance Function in Patients Post Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Covid19

Enrolled (actual)
28
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Motor Balance as Measured by Timed Up and Go (TUG) — 20.57 seconds

Study Design & Population

Study type
Observational
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Balance assessments (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Duke University
Primary completion
Jun 2022

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Motor Balance as Measured by Timed Up and Go (TUG)
20.57
SECONDARY
Sensory Influence on Balance as Measured by Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance (mCTSIB)
30.0; 28.28; 27.50; 19.41
SECONDARY
Balance Confidence as Measured by Activities Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale
66.88

Summary

The purpose of this study is to describe balance deficits in patients post COVID-19. The information the investigators learn may help influence balance training exercises for patients post-COVID-19. Participants will have a primary or secondary diagnosis of COVID-19 during hospitalization and off COVID-19 isolation and be receiving care in an acute inpatient hospital. Following consent, participants will complete balance assessments and questionnaires about balance and dizziness in a single session. Vital signs will be monitored during the session.The greatest risks of this study include shortness of breath, and a risk of falling or musculoskeletal soreness.These risks are no greater than those experienced during a usual physical therapy visit.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age > 18 years
  • Primary or secondary diagnosis of COVID- 19 during hospitalization and off COVID-19 isolation
  • Receiving care in acute inpatient
  • Ability to ambulate 20' with or without an assistive device without dropping >10% of resting oxygen saturation (determined from existing physical therapy evaluation)
  • Ability to stand with no more than contact guard assistance (determined from existing physical therapy evaluation)
  • Not requiring use of mechanical ventilation
  • Minimum resting oxygen saturation of 88% with or without supplemental oxygen
  • No neurological or orthopedic dysfunction that would affect balance
  • Cognitively intact and able to follow directions and provide consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of 2 or more falls in the year prior to COVID-19 diagnosis or history of balance dysfunction
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04914364). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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