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ArticleAnnals of medicine2025

Take charge after long COVID: a mixed methods randomised controlled pilot study protocol.

Subbuh Luker, Amelia Doveton, Kisani Manuel, Zoe Adey-Wakeling, Debrah Jaggard, Maria Crotty, Ian D Cameron, Jonathan Karnon, Harry McNaughton, Shahid Ullah and 1 more

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Article in Annals of medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Subbuh LukerDivision of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, Australia.
Amelia DovetonDivision of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, Australia.
Kisani ManuelDivision of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, Australia.
Zoe Adey-WakelingDivision of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, Australia.
Debrah JaggardCollege of Education, Psychology & Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Maria CrottyDivision of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, Australia.
Ian D CameronJohn Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St Leonards, Australia.
Jonathan KarnonCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Harry McNaughtonMedical Research Institute of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.
Shahid UllahCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Kate LaverDivision of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Bedford Park, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPost COVID-19 condition is a debilitating illness with over 200 symptoms across 10 organ systems and is presently impacting millions worldwide. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends a multidisciplinary treatment approach including person-centred self-management strategies, however evidence for specific programs is lacking. The Take Charge intervention is a person-centred, self-management rehabilitation approach that has been effective in recovery after stroke, but not yet tested in post COVID-19 condition. METHODS & ANALYSIS: A prospective, single-centre, parallel, 2 group, mixed methods, randomized controlled trial with embedded process evaluation of the Take Charge intervention in individuals living with post COVID-19 condition. Participants will be at least 18 years of age, have a confirmed diagnosis of post COVID-19 condition with ongoing symptoms, and be known to a hospital clinic for assessment and treatment of patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. The primary outcomes are the Modified COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale and the COVID-19 Core Outcome Measure for Recovery. The secondary outcomes include physical and self-report measures, and feasibility measures. Qualitative interviews will also be conducted to understand the clinicians' and participants' experiences. Statistical analysis will be performed on an intention-to-treat basis using a multivariate mixed-effect linear regression model. ETHICS & DISSEMINATION: This study adheres to the Declaration of Helsinki. This study was approved by the Southern Adelaide Clinical Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number: 2022/SSA00695/OFR: 219.22, protocol version 3.3 19 February 2024). The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and media.

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COVID-19Self-ManagementHumansPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSARS-CoV-2long COVIDphysiatrypost-acute sequelae of COVID-19Post COVID-19 conditionrandomised controlledrehabilitationrehabilitation medicineSARS-COV-2take charge

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PMCPMC12152981

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