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Effect of Video Game-Based Breathing Exercises on Respiratory Dysfunction in ACOS

Investigation of the Effect of Video Game-Based Breathing Exercises on Dysfunctional Respiration in Patients With Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 6 Oct 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

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.

Status (registry)
Not yet recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
30 (estimated)
First submitted
3 Aug 2025
Start date
10 Oct 2026
Primary completion date
4 May 2027
Lead sponsor
Istinye University
Diseases
Asthma
NCT number
NCT07185178

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Planned participants: 30
  • From 10 Oct 2026 to the primary completion date, 4 May 2027
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other illness

  • Diagnosed with cancer
  • Having severe cardiovascular disease
  • History of thoracic surgery
  • Presence of acute infectious disease
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Presence of vertigo, epilepsy, or visual impairment

Other

  • Contraindicated for pulmonary rehabilitation

Who the study is looking for

  • Aged between 40 and 74 years
  • Diagnosed with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)
  • Nijmegen Questionnaire score ≥ 23
  • No severe asthma
  • No severe COPD
  • In a stable condition (no acute exacerbation in the last 4 weeks)
  • To have the cognitive level suitable to adapt to video games

Age in the registry: 40 years to 74 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Kocaeli University Training and Research Hospital
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KocaeliTurkey (Türkiye)Unknown status

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