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VR vs Treadmill Exercise in Children With Asthma

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Bezmialem Vakif University
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorBezmialem Vakif University
Started2026-05-25
Est. completion2027-05-10
Eligibility
Age10 Years – 17 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted

Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of virtual reality-based aerobic exercise and treadmill-based aerobic exercise on functional capacity, pulmonary function, and clinical outcomes in children with asthma. Participants aged 10-17 years with physician-diagnosed asthma will be randomly assigned to either a virtual reality-based exercise group or a treadmill exercise group. Both groups will undergo supervised exercise training sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. Primary outcome will be the 6-Minute Walk Test. Secondary outcomes include pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, asthma control, quality of life, and exercise adherence.

Eligibility

Age: 10 Years – 17 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Children and adolescents aged between 10 and 17 years
* Physician-diagnosed asthma according to Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) criteria
* Stable medical treatment for asthma
* Ability to participate in an aerobic exercise program
* Willingness of the participant and parent/legal guardian to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or systemic conditions limiting participation in exercise
* Contraindications to virtual reality use (e.g., epilepsy, photosensitivity)
* Participation in a structured exercise program within the previous month
* Asthma exacerbation within the previous month
* Obesity diagnosis

Conditions2

AsthmaAsthma (Diagnosis)

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