Comparing active video games and traditional exercise for patients with pulmonary hypertension
Comparison of Acute Responses of Active Video Games and Traditional Exercise Program in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
This study tests whether playing active video games or doing traditional exercise is better for people with pulmonary hypertension in terms of energy use and enjoyment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dokuz Eylul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir, Balcova) |
| Trial ID | NCT05901168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the acute effects of active video games versus traditional exercise on patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. A minimum of 20 volunteers will participate in sessions that last 20 minutes, with measurements taken for heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and perceived exertion before and after each session. The study aims to assess energy expenditure and enjoyment levels associated with both exercise modalities. Participants will be randomly assigned to either intervention, with a break of at least one day between sessions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension who are clinically stable and willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with unstable angina, severe neurological or pulmonary diseases, or those who have recently received physiotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel and enjoyable way for patients with pulmonary hypertension to engage in physical activity, potentially improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on exercise programs for pulmonary disease, the specific comparison of active video games to traditional exercise in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have been diagnosed with PH * Volunteering * Being clinically stable * New York Heart Association 1-3 class * Have not received physiotherapy in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of unstable angina * Presence of severe neurological, pulmonary and musculoskeletal disease * The patient's desire to quit the study * Playing more than 20 minutes of active video games 3 days a week * Pregnancy * Having significant and uncompensated visual and auditory deficiencies
Where this trial is running
Izmir, Balcova
- Dokuz Eylul University — Izmir, Balcova, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ezgi Ceren OZCAN
- Email: ezgicerenozcan@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905532704351
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.