VR goggles could help COPD patients stay steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT06604754

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets for balance exercises could help people with mild-to-moderate COPD. Fifty participants did VR training three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers measured balance, walking ability, and lung function to see if VR training is a good alternative to traditional physical therapy.

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 training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to improve balance and reduce falls in people with COPD, possibly as a substitute for traditional physical therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to everyone with COPD, and VR training may not be better than standard therapy. No long-term follow-up data is available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, severe early onset

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Railway General Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46300, Pakistan

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