Virtual reality and breathing during exercise in healthy adults
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether using an immersive virtual reality headset changes how hard you breathe during exercise on a stationary bike. It is for healthy adults aged 18–40 to explore if VR can make exercise feel easier.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You are generally healthy, with no known heart, lung, brain, or metabolic conditions.
- You are able to ride a stationary bike for exercise testing.
- You do not currently have a cold, cough, or any other acute illness.
- You are not pregnant, and you don't get severe motion sickness from virtual reality.
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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