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Could virtual reality help lungs heal faster after surgery?

NCT ID NCT07700550

Symptom relief Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard exercise training helps people recover better after lung surgery. Participants who had part of a lung removed will either do VR-based exercises plus usual rehab, or usual rehab alone. Researchers will measure lung function, pain, anxiety, and quality of life to see if VR makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality-based exercise training
What this could lead to
If effective, virtual reality exercise could become a standard, engaging tool to speed recovery after lung surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Virtual reality may not provide added benefit over standard rehab.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 25 and 70 years Stable symptoms and no other disease affecting pulmonary function (e.g., scoliosis or ankylosing spondylitis) Good cooperation and ability to walk independently Patients who underwent thoracic surgery FEV1 \> 2 L for pneumonectomy, \> 1 L for lobectomy, and \> 0.6 L for segmentectomy Maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max) \> 15-20 mL/kg/min Cycle ergometer performance \> 83 W No severe visual impairment Approved for participation in exercise training by the operating physician Hodkinson Mental Test score \> 6 Willingness to participate and provision of informed consent - Exclusion Criteria: Contraindications to pulmonary rehabilitation or physiotherapy, including unstable cardiovascular disease, severe pulmonary hypertension, severe uncorrectable hypoxemia, exercise-induced desaturation, rib fractures, subcutaneous emphysema, advanced osteoporosis, or thrombocytopenia Orthopedic or neurological disorders that may impair independent ambulation, exertional dyspnea, or exertional vertigo Requirement for repeat thoracic surgery due to previous thoracic surgical history Inability to establish verbal and/or auditory communication and cooperation Inability to cooperate due to psychological and/or perceptual impairments Withdrawal Criteria Development of unexpected chest pain during the study Occurrence of syncope or nausea during testing procedures Participants may withdraw from the study at any time without providing a reason Study Completion / Termination Criterion Achievement of the planned sample size \-

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Exercise training Postoperative recovery Pulmonary rehabilitation Thoracic surgery Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University Hospital

    Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)

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