Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Up to 15% of survivors of COVID-19 infection experience long-term health effects, including fatigue, myalgia and impaired cognitive function, termed post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID. Several trials that study the benefits and harms of various interventions to manage long COVID have been published and hundreds more are planned or are ongoing. Trustworthy systematic reviews that clarify the benefits and harms of interventions are critical to promote evidence-based practice.

Objective

To create and maintain a living systematic review and network meta-analysis addressing the benefits and harms of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for the treatment and management of long COVID.

Methods

Eligible trials will randomise adults with long COVID to

SUBMITTER: Zeraatkar D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808878 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature