Could virtual reality help lungs heal faster after surgery?

NCT ID NCT07700550

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

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

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

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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EXERCISE TRAINING POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY PULMONARY REHABILITATION THORACIC SURGERY VIRTUAL REALITY

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Pamukkale University Hospital

Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)

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