Plain-English translation of NCT05880108 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether helping obese Veterans lose weight through diet and exercise can improve their recovery from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms like fatigue, pain, and weakness. Researchers believe that excess body fat may increase inflammation in the body and make COVID recovery harder. The study will compare Veterans who participate in a weight loss program to those who take part in a general wellness program.
Many Veterans recovering from long-term COVID-19 are also overweight or obese, which may make their symptoms worse and slow their recovery. Doctors don't fully understand how weight and body fat affect COVID-19 recovery, so this study aims to find out whether losing weight through diet and exercise can help reduce inflammation and improve how people feel.
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If you join the weight loss group, you'll attend one nutrition class per week, two exercise classes per week at a VA center or online, plus one additional exercise session on your own—all for about 12 weeks. If you're in the comparison group, you'll attend one general health class per week and two stretching and balance classes per week. Either way, the program is designed to fit into your life, with options to participate in person or through telehealth from home.
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