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Karolinska in Sweden is currently running an EECP clinical trial for long covid.
Mekanisk perifer kompression (EECP)-behandling till patienter med postcovid symtom.
https://www.karolinska.se/forskning...r/pagaende-kliniska-studier/eecplngtidscovid/
Mekanisk perifer kompression (EECP)-behandling till patienter med postcovid symtom.
https://www.karolinska.se/forskning...r/pagaende-kliniska-studier/eecplngtidscovid/
Auto-translate said:Mechanical peripheral compression (EECP) treatment for patients with post-covid symptoms.
Acronym: EECP Long covid
Aim: The aim of the study is to study Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy, a form of mechanical peripheral compression therapy, in patients with postcovid related symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). A few case reports have shown favourable effect of EECP on this patient group. Therefore, it may be reasonable to study this treatment/technology in a larger patient population as, through its mechanism of action, it appears to counteract the pathophysiological disturbances of COVID-19 thought to be associated with long-lasting and persistent symptoms. The study may provide new insights into whether this treatment could be a potential treatment option for patients with this condition.
The study will investigate and compare two groups, one receiving optimal drug treatment and one receiving EECP treatment in addition to drug treatment. You are being asked to participate in the study if you have post-covid related symptoms, POTS and are being treated with drugs for these symptoms.
Selection criteria: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Long Term Covid (PASC)
Search terms: POTS, PASC, Long covid
Theme/Function, Medical Unit: Theme Heart, Vascular and Neuro, ME Cardiology
Updated: 8 December 2024