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VR goggles could help COPD patients stay steady on their feet

NCT ID NCT06604754

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both Male and Female * Diagnosed with mild to moderate COPD (GOLD stages I-II) * Age between 40-65 years * BBS score above 35 will be included. * COPD patients with oxygen saturation of above 88%. * Patients able to follow instructions / commands. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent exacerbation of COPD requiring hospitalization within last 4 weeks. * Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairments. * Previous experience with VR-based rehabilitation. * Use of medication that could affect exercise response.

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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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