A Pilot Study of Whole Body Hyperthermia for Long Covid or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC)
Research suggests that Whole Body Hyperthermia in a sauna-like environment can reduce symptoms related to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), or Long Covid. The investigators aim to study the feasibility and treatment effect of this procedure for patients experiencing Long Covid symptoms.
• 18-65 years of age
• English language proficiency
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Ability to lie supine (on back) for 2 hours (required for sauna sessions)
• Must have had clinically suspected COVID-19 and a positive antibody test or a documented SARS-CoV-2 infection (a positive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test) at least 12 weeks prior to Screening (Note: clinician judgment can override lack of positive COVID test with clear Long Covid onset and presentation)
• The Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Fatigue-Short Form v1.0 -Fatigue 7a (PROMIS F-SF43) raw score of 21 or greater at Screening (onset of fatigue confirmed post-infection as in other studies of PASC)
• Individuals of childbearing potential must use an acceptable form of birth control.