Virtual reality training for COPD patients
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if virtual reality combined with physical and mental tasks can improve muscle oxygen levels in people with COPD. It aims to find a more engaging way to help you exercise and feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with COPD stage 2 or 3 (moderate to severe).
- You can walk on your own.
- You do not have any joint or muscle problems that would make it hard to exercise.
- You have good enough memory and thinking skills (score 23 or higher on a simple mental test).
- You do not have severe vision problems or inner-ear issues that cause dizziness.
- You are not currently in a flare-up (exacerbation) of your COPD or have an active infection.
- You do not have heart disease, cancer, or another condition that prevents exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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