Department of Health Sciences, Carmel Research University, India
Research Article
Effects of a Natural Extract on Molecular Signature in Post-Acute Sequelae SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) Infection: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Author(s): Alben Sigamani*, Sangeetha Sampath Kumar, K Sunil Naik and Janardhana
Aim: Long COVID becomes an economic and public health challenge that affects the daily activities and quality of life of millions of COVID-19 survivors. Long COVID symptoms, particularly persistent fatigue, appear to be associated with a chronic state of inflammation. Based on the anti-inflammatory property of Tinospora cordifolia, CelWel has the potential to improve the symptoms of Long COVID. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of CelWel in patients with Long COVID.
Methods: This was a non-randomized, open-label pilot study with 15 COVID-19 infected male and female subjects who had Long COVID symptoms. Subjects were given 0.4 mL of the CelWel supplement 4-6 times per day for 14 days. The severity of Long COVID symptoms was assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale Questionnaire (FSSQ) and the Yorkshire COVID-19 .. View More»