Could a VR headset replace the 6-Minute walk test for diabetes patients?
NCT ID NCT07649967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether mixed reality (using a Meta Quest 3 headset) can reliably measure walking ability, balance, and leg strength in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare the digital versions of three common physical tests (6-minute walk, timed up and go, and sit-to-stand) with the traditional versions. If the mixed reality tests prove accurate, they could offer a more convenient and standardized way to monitor patients, possibly even from home.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mixed reality-based functional performance assessment using Meta Quest 3
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more standardized, digital way to assess mobility and function in people with type 2 diabetes, potentially enabling remote monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage validation study (75 participants) focused on measurement accuracy, not treatment. The technology may not work well for all patients or replace traditional tests.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGKonya, Selcuklu, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)
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