About this trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the feasibility and efficacy of two group-based interventions (education vs. mindfulness) to help self-manage Long-COVID symptoms.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Clinically diagnosed Long-COVID plus PCR positivity with and without hospitalization
3-12 months post-diagnosis of COVID-19
>2 self-reported persisting symptoms in >1 mood, cognitive and/or somatic symptom domain
Age >18
Disqualifiers
Acute ventilator support
Diagnosed dementia
Past/present history of psychotic illness or mania and, because of potential overlap in symptoms, diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic lyme disease or traumatic brain injury
Long-COVID symptom severity (i.e., physical, cognitive, emotional symptoms) at a level that would significantly interfere with attendance/adherence to the intervention protocol
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Education and Strategies Intervention
- Mindfulness Skills Intervention
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Lead sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborator