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The Effect of 12-Week-Virtual Reality Based Tele-Exercises on Exercise Capacity in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Randomized Controlled, Single (Assessor)-Blind Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual reality and Online for Cystic Fibrosis in Children and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a-12-week virtual reality exercise program, applied as tele-exercise, on the exercise capacity of children with cystic fibrosis, whose physical activity level is further restricted during the pandemic. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does aerobic tele-exercise increase functional capacity in cystic fibrosis patients? Will there be a difference in treatment outcomes between the virtual reality group and the online exercise group? Participants will be randomized into two groups; virtual reality group and online group. Physical activity will be provided to the virtual reality group in the form of team activities in a virtual environment, and the other group will be provided online exercises at their home. For this purpose, virtual reality headsets will be provided to patients to give the impression of a natural, immersive environment and realistic experience. Researchers will compare exercise compliance and functional capacity between the virtual reality group and the online group.
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Interventions
Virtual reality is a simulated experience that creates a virtual environment to give the user the feeling of an immersive virtual world, using glasses and a handheld device that can track hand movements. Activities that will improve the functional and respiratory capacity of children with cystic fibrosis will be developed and integrated into the virtual reality game.
Online exercises are physical activities that are performed via a video-conferencing tool. Children will be at their home environment and exercises which will improve their functional and respiratory capacity will be instructed and supervised by a physiotherapist.