Gia Han Le, Angela T H Kwan, Sabrina Wong, Ziji Guo, Kayla M Teopiz, Sebastian Badulescu, Shakila Meshkat, Giacomo d'Andrea, Roger Ho, Taeho Greg Rhee, Bing Cao, Lee Phan, Joshua D Rosenblat, Rodrigo B Mansur, Mehala Subramaniapillai, Roger S McIntyre
INTRODUCTION: The post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) is characterized by persistent, distressing symptoms following an acute COVID-19 infection. These symptoms encompass various domains, including hedonic tone, which is critical for overall well-being. Furthermore, obesity is both a risk factor for COVID-19 and PCC and associated with impaired hedonic tone. This study aims to investigate whether elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with hedonic tone in persons with PCC. METHODS: We perform a post hoc analysis of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the impact of vortioxetine on cognitive impairment in persons with PCC...
December 19, 2023: Advances in Therapy