Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of VR Training on Balance and Fall Risk of Patients With COPD
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether Virtual Reality (VR) training has significant effects on balance and fall risk of patients with COPD, with a focus on the patient group (GOLD STANDARD I \...
Detailed Description
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the forth leading cause of mortality worldwide. COPD often impairs balance due to decreased physical activity, muscle weakness, and compromised respirat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 12 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06604754
Start Date
June 12 2025
End Date
December 30 2025
Last Update
July 3 2025
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Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46300