Virtual reality could make the 6-Minute walk test more accurate
NCT ID NCT07601009
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a mixed reality version of the 6-minute walk test, done with a Meta Quest 3 headset, is as good as the traditional paper-and-stopwatch version. Researchers will compare walking distance, fatigue, and other measures in 200 healthy adults aged 18 to 65. If it works, this digital approach could make the test more consistent and eventually allow remote monitoring of patients.
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 6-minute walk test using Meta Quest 3 headset
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more standardized and objective way to measure walking endurance, potentially enabling remote monitoring of patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with health conditions. The technology may not be practical or accurate in real-world settings.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Asymptomatic adults aged 18-65 years who are able to ambulate independently and tolerate mixed reality applications, with no known cardiopulmonary, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions affecting walking performance or functional exercise capacity.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years, * Asymptomatic, with no known or active cardiopulmonary, neurological, or musculoskeletal disease-related symptoms, * Ability to ambulate independently without the use of an assistive device, * Visual, auditory, and vestibular functions sufficient to tolerate mixed reality applications, * Cognitive ability sufficient to understand and follow test instructions, * Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in Turkish, * Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to safely complete walking tests due to serious musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., recent fracture, severe arthritis, advanced osteoarthritis, significant muscle or tendon injury), * Presence of severe cardiopulmonary disease or any medical condition that may pose a risk during exercise testing (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure, severe arrhythmia history, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), * High risk of balance loss or spatial disorientation in the mixed reality environment due to vestibular, visual, or auditory impairments, * History of epilepsy or neurological conditions contraindicating mixed reality or head-mounted device use, * Severe migraine, significant motion sickness history, or high risk of dizziness/nausea during mixed reality applications, * Cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric conditions preventing understanding or completion of test procedures, * Insufficient motivation or cooperation that may interfere with safe participation in the study.
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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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