Can video games help people with pulmonary hypertension exercise better?

NCT ID NCT05901168

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared the short-term effects of active video games versus traditional exercise in 16 adults with pulmonary hypertension. Participants did both types of exercise on separate days, and researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and enjoyment. The goal was to see if video games could be a more engaging way to exercise safely.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Active video games and traditional exercise
What this could lead to: If active video games prove as effective and more enjoyable than traditional exercise, this could offer a fun, accessible way for PH patients to stay active.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to all PH patients. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term benefits or risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dokuz Eylul University

Izmir, Balcova, 35140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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