Circuit Training Program in Post COVID-19 Patients

January 4, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Circuit Training Program on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Functional Capacity in Post COVID 19 Patients

The objective of this study will be to compare the effects of Circuit Training Program on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Functional Capacity in Post COVID 19 patients. This study will be a Randomized Clinical trial. Data will be collected from Boston Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic, Lahore. One group will receive Circuit Training and other group will receive Aerobic Exercises. All subjects will receive a total of three treatment sessions per week over the period of 12 weeks. Outcome will be measured at baseline, 6th week and 12th week with 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE 6-20), Spirometer for PFT and Post-Covid 10 Functional Status Scale.The data will be analyse using SPSS v 25.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Coronavirus disease (Covid19) caused by SARs Cov-2 is primarily a respiratory condition but it also has many extrapulmonary manifestations leading to persistent symptoms of fatigue, weakness, reduced functional status, aerobic capacity and strength. Patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary comorbidities have varying severity of disease and increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation has been shown to improve the functional capacity and quality of life of patients with cardiac dysfunction and chronic pulmonary conditions in acute, sub-acute and chronic stages of disease. Different modes of exercises including aerobic, resistance, combined aerobic and resistance programs known as circuit training at varying frequencies, intensities and doses are given to these patients according to their symptoms.

Circuit Training program consists of both aerobic and resistance exercises hence it ensures both endurance and strength training during the exercise session. Some researchers have shown that circuit-based resistance training, where lighter loads are lifted with minimal rest, is very effective for increasing maximum oxygen consumption, maximum pulmonary ventilation, functional capacity, and strength while improving body composition Thus, circuit training is a time-efficient training modality that can elicit demonstrable improvements in health and physical fitness.Combined aerobic and resistance training improves peak VO2, muscle strength and HRQoL and should be considered as a component of care of patients of heart failure. The combination of resistance and aerobic modalities has been shown to be the best form of training for individuals with pulmonary conditions like COPD as well as being recommended by international guidelines for the clinical treatment of these patients in rehabilitation programs.

The same principles apply to management of Covid19 patients with inpatient rehabilitation given to acute cases while increasing evidence shows that rehabilitation post-recovery is beneficial to promote early return to function. These studies focus mostly either on aerobic training or resistance exercises; hence this study is aimed towards studying the effects of Circuit Training in post Covid19 population to improve the functional parameters.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54770
        • Riphah Rehabiliation Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Middle age adults (40-60 years), medically stable, but previously diagnosed with cardiac diseases.
  2. Patients who have recovered recently from Covid-19 (6-8 weeks post-discharge).
  3. Oxygen saturation levels are maintained above 92% at rest and during exercise.
  4. Heart Rate should not be elevated more than 20 beats per minute as per the calculated heart rate range (if the patient is on beta-blockers, that should be kept in consideration)
  5. Systolic blood pressure should be ≥90 mmHg and ≤180 mmHg.
  6. Symptoms of dyspnea: Borg scale >4
  7. Fatigue: Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) >11-12

Exclusion Criteria

  1. There are signs of active infection/systemic illness going on, presence of fatigue and breathlessness even at rest.
  2. Participant is febrile (body temperature >38.6degree Celsius)
  3. Oxygen Saturation levels below <93%.
  4. Systolic Blood pressure <90 mmHg or >180mmHg. -

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Circuit Training

This group preformed interval training alternating between aerobic and resistance training, varying between moderate to high intensity. Each set started with 3 minutes of aerobic training on cycle or treadmill followed by resistance training and a rest interval. Eight circuits were formed; horizontal rowing, chest press, leg press, shoulder press, leg extension, lateral pull down, leg flexion and partial squat. Weight was calculated through 1 RM calculation.

This training is to be carried out for 12 weeks, in three phases, the intensity progressing from light to moderate (30% of RM to 50%). Sessions will be carried out thrice a week.
Other: Circuit Training Exercise Program
The participants allocated to this group will perform Circuit Training Exercise Program
Active Comparator: Aerobic Training
The control group consists of aerobic exercise training, with 20 minutes on the cycle, 15 minutes of treadmill and 10 minutes of walking
Other: Aerobic Training Exercise Program
The participants allocated to this group will perform Circuit Training Exercise Program

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
6 Minutes Walk Test
Time Frame: Baseline
A simple 6 minutes' walk test (6MWT) is a reliable tool to assess cardiorespiratory effort tolerance in chronic lung and chronic heart failure patients. The test provides a global assessment of the cardio pulmonary reserves
Baseline
6 Minutes Walk Test
Time Frame: 6th Week of Treatment
A simple 6 minutes' walk test (6MWT) is a reliable tool to assess cardiorespiratory effort tolerance in chronic lung and chronic heart failure patients. The test provides a global assessment of the cardio pulmonary reserves
6th Week of Treatment
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE 6-20):
Time Frame: Baseline
The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is a subjective assessment of how hard someone feels they are working and can be helpful to guide people in choosing what activities to do as they progress through the phases of increasing physical activity.
Baseline
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE 6-20):
Time Frame: 6th Week of Treatment
The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is a subjective assessment of how hard someone feels they are working and can be helpful to guide people in choosing what activities to do as they progress through the phases of increasing physical activity.
6th Week of Treatment
Post-Covid Functional Status Scale (PCFS)
Time Frame: Baseline
An ordinal tool that is proposed to measure the full spectrum of functional outcomes following COVID-19
Baseline
Post-Covid Functional Status Scale (PCFS)
Time Frame: 6th Week of Treatment
An ordinal tool that is proposed to measure the full spectrum of functional outcomes following COVID-19
6th Week of Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 30, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 11, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

April 12, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 5, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 4, 2023

Last Verified

January 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RiphahIU Hira Haumayun

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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