Virtual reality sheds light on breathlessness in COPD
NCT ID NCT07568379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares how COPD patients and healthy individuals experience breathlessness at rest, during exercise, and in virtual reality. Researchers will also test whether a placebo (high-flow nasal cannula) can change how breathlessness feels. The goal is to better understand the brain and body mechanisms behind this distressing symptom.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could improve our understanding of breathlessness in COPD, potentially leading to better ways to measure and manage it.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage lab study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to real-world settings or lead directly to new therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Univesity of Deusto
San Sebastián, 20012, Spain
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