Yoga versus health education for persistent fatigue in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-COVID-19 syndrome, defined by persistent symptoms lasting beyond 12 weeks of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, affects both severe and mild COVID-19 cases. Fatigue is the most common symptom, impacting 58% of patients. Other symptoms include mental symptoms, cardiovascular and respiratory issues and autonomic dysfunction. Chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation seem to be associated with post-COVID-19 fatigue. Despite its impact on healthcare and the economy, effective treatments are limited. Yoga and health education have been shown to be effective for fatigue in other related conditions. The aim of this study, therefore, is to investigate the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of yoga and health education on post-COVID-19 persistent fatigue.

Methods and anal

SUBMITTER: Cramer H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551510 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature