Periodic fasting for long COVID in adults
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether periodic fasting can help adults with long COVID. You may qualify if you are 18-64, have had COVID symptoms for at least 12 weeks, have a normal weight and low iron stores.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with long COVID (symptoms lasting 12 weeks or more after COVID-19).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 25 (healthy weight range).
- You have low iron levels (ferritin below 25 ng/ml).
- You can speak and understand English, German, or French.
- You are willing to give consent and provide blood samples.
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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