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Effects of VR-based Respiratory Training on Motor Reaction Time and Correctness, Stress Levels, Attention, Motor Skills, Postural Stability and Sleep Quality in Shift Healthcare Workers

Poland60 participantsStarted 2025-04-07

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based respiratory training on various physiological and cognitive functions in shift-working healthcare professionals, including paramedics and nurses. The research will evaluate how VR-guided breathing exercises influence: stress levels, motor reaction time and accuracy, attention and cognitive performance, motor skills and postural stability, sleep quality Participants will be divided into three groups: VR-based respiratory training group - performing guided breathing exercises in a VR environment. Music-based relaxation group - listening to relaxing music without structured breathing instructions. Control group - no intervention. The findings will help determine whether VR-based respiratory training is an effective method for improving stress resilience, cognitive function, and physical performance in shift-working healthcare professionals.

Who can participate

Age range

23 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

The study will be conducted in a group of paramedics and nurses of both sexes, aged 23-45. It is expected that 60 people will be examined. The study will include hospital emergency department employees, working shifts, with a minimum of two years of work experience. Those who receive a doctor's consent to participate in the study and give informed consent will be admitted to the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Attention and reaction time

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Postural stability

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Sleep quality

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Stress level and mood

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Fine motor skills precision

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06926257

SponsorPoznan University of Physical Education

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-30

Contact for this trial

Łucja Rząsa, MSc

+48790885122 rzasa@awf.poznan.pl

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

23 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Attention and reaction time

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Postural stability

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Sleep quality

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Stress level and mood

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.

Fine motor skills precision

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.