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First received: November 14, 2022

Clinical Trial: Nitrite Supplementation in Long COVID Patients

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Long COVID

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Nitrite Supplementation to Mitigate Fatigability and Increase Function in Long COVID Patients

Brief Summary: Potential benefits of a nitrate juice supplement to improve skeletal muscle function and associated physical capacity will be studied in patients with Long COVID.Consenting patients with Long-COVID will be randomized to receive Beet-It nitrate beverage group versus a nitrate-depleted placebo beverage.Both groups will receive physical therapy at the long COVID Clinic at VAPHS with therapeutic goals to improve strength, balance, inspiratory, and aerobic capabilities.Physical therapy will last for 2 weeks and include…

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