Brain scans and virtual reality aim to decode chronic breathlessness
NCT ID NCT07319039
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to see if people with cancer, COPD, or heart failure have different brain activity patterns when they feel breathless. It also tests whether immersive virtual reality can help ease that breathlessness. Only 16 participants are being recruited to see if the approach is practical and acceptable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
immersive virtual reality (IVR)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal whether different diseases share the same brain pathways for breathlessness, guiding more tailored treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on testing the methods, not proving any treatment works.
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Geneva University Hospitals
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