Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:52 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-04 @ 7:34 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05675995
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-07-16
First Post:
2023-01-04
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Qigong for Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Infection
Sponsor:
Organization:
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