Predictors of Recovery and the App-Facilitated Tele-Rehabilitation (AFTER) Program for COVID-19 Survivors (AFTER)
Covid-19, Deconditioning

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Covid-19 focused on measuring Tele-rehabilitation, High Intensity, Biobehavioral, Activity Self-Monitoring, Physical Functional Performance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed COVID-19, per diagnostic criteria (PCR testing)
- Hospitalized for at least 24 hours
- Able to provide informed consent
- Internet capability to access the platform
- Community-dwelling prior to hospitalization
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unstable medical comorbidities that would preclude participation in exercise
- Receipt of >1 session of outpatient physical therapy
- Known pregnancy, as the impact on physical function, pulmonary function, and other outcomes will vary well beyond any expected effects of COVID-19
- Anticipating concurrent additional physical therapy services during study intervention period (12 weeks)
Sites / Locations
- University of Colorado Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention
Control
This group will receive 12 biobehaviorally informed tele-rehabilitation sessions including high-intensity strengthening; sessions will be delivered by a licensed physical therapist. An application ('Platform') will facilitate home exercise program completion outside of the supervised sessions. Other: remote controlled exercise plus home exercise Treatments: strengthening, balance, functional activities, stretching, breathing, aerobic endurance exercise
This group will receive an activity monitor and basic education, but no individualized rehabilitation sessions or biobehavioral training. Other: basic education