Preliminary evaluation of a mindfulness intervention program in women with long COVID dysautonomia symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The symptom burden for patients with Long COVID-associated dysautonomia is high, yet there are currently no effective treatments. Mindfulness programs reduce psychological and physical symptoms as well as inflammatory gene expression in a variety of medical conditions. The study aim was to evaluate the effect of a six-week mindfulness program in women with Long COVID dysautonomia symptoms.

Methods

Using a single arm, pre- and posttest design, women aged 18-54 years with Long COVID and orthostatic intolerance suggestive of dysautonomia were recruited from a single center. Participants attended a standardized, six-week, virtual mindfulness program. An active stand test and 6-min walk test (6MWT) were performed at baseline and post-intervention. Self-reported measure

SUBMITTER: Vandenbogaart E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879682 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature