The Effect of Smart Sensor Combined With APP for Individualized Precise Exercise Training in Long Covid-19
Tri-service General Hospital, National Defence Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Study Overview
Status
Status
Conditions
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The purpose of KNEESUP measuring equipment used in this research is to improve the recovery rate and reduce the sequelae after treatment. KNEESUP connects the subjects and researchers through technologies such as IoT and AI. The evaluation of the rehabilitation results can be presented as a data chart, and the treatment effects are also clearly presented.
For the subject, the subject puts on KNEESUP knee pads in a long sitting position, bends the knees about 30 degrees, aligns the position of the knee pad circle with the bone, and uses the strap on the lower side, upper side, and the knee pads. After wearing, press and hold the sensor on the outer side of the knee pad for 3 seconds, and then open the mobile app. After the hardware setting and connection are completed, the evaluation and exercise can begin.
Study Type
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Enrollment
Phase
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
Study Contact
- Name: Shang-Lin Chiang, PhD
- Phone Number: 12677 8860287923311
- Email: andyyy520@yahoo.com.tw
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Liang-Hsuan Lu, MS
- Phone Number: 17070 8860287923311
- Email: katelinana@gmail.com
Study Locations
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Taipei, Taiwan, 115
- Tri-Service General Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- symptoms last at least one month after recovery
- without physical impairment
- understood verbal or non-verbal communication
- normal cognitive function
- were willing to participate in the study and accept random allocation
Exclusion Criteria:
- diagnosed with transient ischemic attack or stroke
- had neuromuscular injury or surgery in the lower limbs in the past six months
- had heart rhythm regulator
- hospitalized during training
- had aggravated symptoms due to infection again
- had participated in other clinical trials or received other alternative treatments
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Number of Arms
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / ArmParticipant Group / Arm |
Intervention / TreatmentIntervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: KNEESUP smart knee assistive device + KNEESUP care APP
The participants with KNEESUP smart knee assistive device and KNEESUP care APP do exercise training at home.
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In KNEESUP smart knee assistive device + KNEESUP care APP group, participants used the KNEESUP intelligent knee assistive device.
Participants wore a knee brace with a sensor module on one side of the leg, the sensor could connect with the KNEESUP care APP which were installed in participant's mobile phone.
The APP was designed with an individualized exercise program and the knee brace sensor could detect the action moment of the participants during exercise.
This equipment could help the participants to achieve professional-level home rehabilitation.
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Placebo Comparator: Health consultation
The participants with healthy consultation do exercise training at home.
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In Healthy consulation group, participants received routine outpatient health education.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Aerobic capacity (VO2 max in ml/kg/min )
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Maximal VO2 during testing, also means aerobic capacity
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Anaerobic Threshold (mL/kg/min)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Anaerobic Threshold (AT) refers to the exercise intensity at which lactate begins to accumulate in the blood at a faster rate than it can be removed.
It represents a transition point between predominantly aerobic metabolism (using oxygen) and increased anaerobic metabolism (without sufficient oxygen).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Working load in watt
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Maximal Working load during testing
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Breathing reserve (ml/kg/min)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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A measure used during cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) to assess how much of a person's maximum ventilatory capacity is unused at peak exercise.
It reflects the difference between the maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) and the minute ventilation (VE) reached during exercise.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Rest Heart rate in beat/min
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Resting heart rate during exercise testing
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baseline, 12 weeks
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O2 pulse in ml/beat
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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It means the heart pumps O2 volume by each heart beat, and also means left ventricle function.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Systolic blood pressure in mm Hg
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The resting blood pressure during exercise testing
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Diastolic blood pressure in mm Hg
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The resting blood pressure during exercise testing
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baseline, 12 weeks
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VE/VCO2 slope
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The ventilation/ perfusion abnormalities (VE/VCO2) is measured by graded exercise testing.The change in VE/VCO2 was calculated as the value at 12 weeks minus the value at baseline.
A lower VE/VCO2 ratio indicates better ventilatory efficiency and reduced ventilation/perfusion abnormalities.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Heart rate recovery
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The heart rate recovery is measured by graded exercise testing, including 1 minute and 2 minute recovery. The change in heart rate recovery was calculated as the difference between heart rate recovery at 12 weeks and heart rate recovery at baseline. A decrease of < 12 or 22 beats per minute in 1- or 2- min heart rate recovery, respectively, indicates an elevated risk of mortality. A faster heart rate recovery indicates better cardiovascular fitness and autonomic regulation. |
baseline, 12 weeks
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FVC (L/min)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The total amount of air exhaled (mL) during a forced expiratory volume test will be measured by spirometry.
The change in FVC was calculated as the value at 12 weeks minus the value at baseline.
A higher FVC indicates better lung function.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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FEV1 (L/min)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The amount of air exhaled (mL) during the first second during a forced expiratory volume test will be measured by spirometry.
The change in FEV1 was calculated as the value at 12 weeks minus the value at baseline.
A higher FEV1 indicates better lung function.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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FEV1/FVC (%)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The measured FEV1 is divided by the measured FVC. he change in FEV1/FVC was calculated as the value at 12 weeks minus the value at baseline.
A higher FEV1/FVC ratio generally indicates better lung function, while a lower ratio suggests airflow limitation.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Step length (m) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Speed (m/s) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Cadence (steps per minute) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Left gait cycle (sec) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Right gait cycle (sec) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Turn around time (sec) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Stand up time (sec) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Gait: Total walking time (sec) through Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Long COVID symptoms
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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A simple checklist to record Long COVID symptoms.
Symptoms that persisted or were newly developed after acute infection were documented as sequelae.
Symptoms included fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction (referred to as "brain fog"), chest pain, cough, dizziness, headache, sleep disturbances, palpitations, depression/anxiety, and olfactory dysfunction.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Quality of life (scores)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The Taiwanese version of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) with good validity and reliability includes the globally standardized WHOQOL-BREF with 26 items and an additional two locally developed items, making a total of 28 items.
It consists of two single-facet items measuring overall quality of life and general health and four domains, including physical (7 items), psychological (6 items), social (4 items), and environmental (9 items) domains.
The two additional items are being respected/accepted facet in the social domain and eating/food facet in the environment domain, respectively.
The participants rated all items on a scale of 1-5, with higher scores reflecting a greater quality of life.
Domain scores were derived by multiplying the mean of the facet scores within each domain by a scaling factor of 4, resulting in potential domain scores ranging from 4 to 20.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Sleeping Quality (scores)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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Symptoms of sleeping quality will be assessed using Pittsburgh Sleeping Index.
The content is aimed at the sleep conditions of the subjects, including seven items including personal self-evaluation of sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep hours, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, drug use and daytime dysfunction.
Each item is calculated by the Likert four-point method, 0-3 points, the total score ranges from 0-21 points, and the higher the score, the worse the sleep quality.
(MORGAN, DALLOSSO, EBRAHIM, ARIE, & Fentem, 1988; Tang Zhenqing et al., 2014).
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Body composition: Body weight (kg)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The InBody device is a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) system designed to assess body composition in a non-invasive, rapid, and reliable manner.
It quantifies key components such as skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, total body water, and visceral fat area.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Body composition: Body fat (%)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The InBody device is a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) system designed to assess body composition in a non-invasive, rapid, and reliable manner.
It quantifies key components such as skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, total body water, and visceral fat area.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Body composition: Lean mass weight (kg)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
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The InBody device is a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) system designed to assess body composition in a non-invasive, rapid, and reliable manner.
It quantifies key components such as skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, total body water, and visceral fat area.
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baseline, 12 weeks
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Other Outcome Measures
Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Quality of life (scores)
Time Frame: 10 minutes
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The indicator of quality of life in this study will use Taiwan Concise Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL) to evaluate.
The Taiwan version development team led by Yao Kaiping developed a brief version of the questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) based on WHOQOL-100.
The questionnaire includes 1 question measuring the overall quality of life, 1 question measuring general health, and 7 questions measuring the physical domain.
, 6 questions measure the psychological domain (psychological domain), 3 questions measure the social relationship domain (social relationships domain), and 8 questions measure the environment domain (environment domain), and add 1 local question to the social relationship and environment domains, totaling 28 questions.
The item is a 5-point scale, with higher scores indicating a higher quality of life.
(Lin Lizhong, Su Yiqing, & Yao Kaiping, 2020; Yao Kaiping, 2002; Zhang Qianhui, Li Xinning, Zheng Yongfu, & Jin Huizhen, 2013).
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10 minutes
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Sleeping Quality (scores)
Time Frame: 10 minnutes
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Symptoms of sleeping quality will be assessed using Pittsburgh Sleeping Index.
The content is aimed at the sleep conditions of the subjects, including seven items including personal self-evaluation of sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep hours, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, drug use and daytime dysfunction.
Each item is calculated by the Likert four-point method, 0-3 points, the total score ranges from 0-21 points, and the higher the score, the worse the sleep quality.
(MORGAN, DALLOSSO, EBRAHIM, ARIE, & Fentem, 1988; Tang Zhenqing et al., 2014).
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10 minnutes
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Time Up and Go Test
Time Frame: 10 minutes
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
Begin by having the participants sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a 3 meters line on the floor.
Participants walk forward three meters at the usual speed, turn around and return to the chair before sitting down.
The METASENS evaluation analysis software calculates the step length (m), speed (m/s), cadence (steps per minute), left/right gait cycle (sec), left/right knee flexion angle (deg), left/right foot contact extension angle (deg), turn around time (sec), stand up time (sec), total walking time (sec).
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10 minutes
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Balance test
Time Frame: 10 minutes
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Analysis software was evaluated using METASENS.
The subjects were asked to do the one leg standing test with eyes opened and eyes closed in sequence.
First ask the subjects to open their eyes, stand on one foot, raise their legs to knee height, keep their hands on their hips for balance, and stop timing when their feet stand on the ground.
Then ask the subjects to close their eyes and repeat the above test content.
The METASENS analysis software records the time (s) when the subject stands on one foot for balance, and analyzes the shaking amplitude (cm) in the forward, backward, left, and right directions when the subject stands on one foot.
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10 minutes
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Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Post-Infectious Disorders
- Pathologic Processes
- Chronic Disease
- Disease Attributes
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Infections
- RNA Virus Infections
- Virus Diseases
- Respiratory Tract Diseases
- Lung Diseases
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Pneumonia
- Coronavirus Infections
- Coronaviridae Infections
- Nidovirales Infections
- COVID-19
- Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Other Study ID Numbers
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- smart knee assistive device
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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