Tests virtual reality headsets and breathing exercises for asthma patients
Tests virtual reality and breathing exercises in adults with moderate to severe asthma.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect Of Virtual Reality On Pulmonary Function And Anxiety Levels In Asthmatic Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Giza, EgyptSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 30 and 40 years old?
Source: NCT07141212, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- October 6 university hospital outpatient chest departmentGiza, EgyptNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- October 6 University
- Trial code
- NCT07141212
- Record updated
- 26 August 2025
- Original description
The Purpose of the Study This study will be conducted to determine the effect of virtual reality on pulmonary function and anxiety levels in moderate to severe asthmatic patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect Of Virtual Reality On Pulmonary Function And Anxiety Levels In Asthmatic Patients
The Purpose of the Study This study will be conducted to determine the effect of virtual reality on pulmonary function and anxiety levels in moderate to severe asthmatic patients.
Inclusion: Both sexes would be previously diagnosed as bronchial asthma with a cut-off score FEV1: Between 60% and 80% of predicted value or less than 60% of predicted value and FEV1/FVC ratio: May be significantly reduced from normal value 0.75-0.80; The age of the patients will be ranged between 30 and 40 years old; Asthma Control Test(ACT) will be less than 16 can be successfully used to identify those who will be uncontrolled asthma; All patients will be assessed by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) ;A cut-off score of 11-15 a moderate depression/anxiety level; Patients who are conscious and cooperative; Patients who are able to understand and follow instruction.
Exclusion: Previous participation in any pulmonary rehabilitation program; Cardiovascular instabilities such as: Uncontrolled hypertension, Uncontrolled arrhythmia and Recent ischemic event; Mental disorders preventing protocol implementation; Other chronic respiratory diseases; Respiratory tract infection; Pregnant women; New or current smoker.