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Effect of Video Game-Based Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Dysfunction in ACOS
Led by Istinye University · Updated on 2025-09-22
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
44 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Asthma and COPD are significant respiratory diseases that can coexist, referred to as Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS). Patients with ACOS experience more severe clinical outcomes, including rapid decline in lung function, increased symptom burden, and reduced quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation-particularly breathing exercises-is a core non-pharmacological intervention recommended for this patient group. In recent years, video game-based applications have emerged as innovative tools that enhance motivation and participation in exercise programs. However, studies investigating the effects of video game-based breathing exercises in ACOS patients are extremely limited. Additionally, although dysfunctional breathing patterns are common in this group, few studies have addressed targeted interventions. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of video game-based breathing exercises on dysfunctional breathing in ACOS patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Video Game-Based Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Dysfunction in ACOS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 40 and 80 years
- Diagnosed with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)
- Nijmegen Questionnaire score of 23 or higher
- No severe asthma
- No severe COPD
- In stable condition with no acute exacerbation in the last 4 weeks
- Cognitive ability suitable to adapt to video games
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindicated for pulmonary rehabilitation
- Diagnosed with cancer
- Severe cardiovascular disease
- History of thoracic surgery
- Presence of acute infectious disease
- Cognitive impairment
- Presence of vertigo, epilepsy, or visual impairment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kocaeli University Training and Research Hospital
Kocaeli, Izmit, Turkey (Türkiye), 41000
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Research Team
H
HÜSNA GÜZEL, PT,PhD (c)
CONTACT
N
NURGÜL DÜRÜSTKAN ELBASI, asst. prof
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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