Sauna heat treatment for long COVID fatigue
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether regular sauna sessions using infrared heat can reduce fatigue from long COVID. You may be eligible if you have ongoing fatigue after a confirmed or strongly suspected COVID infection and can safely spend time lying in a sauna.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 65
- Can read/speak English and sign consent
- Can lie flat on your back in the sauna for 2 hours per session
- Had COVID infection at least 12 weeks ago (positive test) or a clinician agrees it looks like long COVID after COVID
- Have enough long-COVID fatigue on a screening questionnaire (PROMIS fatigue score 21+)
- Use reliable birth control if you could become pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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