VR-Assisted Exercise for Symptom Management and Rehabilitation in Interstitial Lung Disease (NCT07628725) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
VR-Assisted Exercise for Symptom Management and Rehabilitation in Interstitial Lung Disease
32 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
This project aims to create and improve a VR-based breathing exercise program for patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). It involves three phases: (1) developing an interactive VR application with guided breathing exercises and real-time biofeedback tailored for ILD patients, (2) testing its feasibility by evaluating usability and acceptability, and (3) refining the intervention based on feedback from the feasibility study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 18 years old
* able to understand English
* diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Exclusion Criteria:
* experiencing acute exacerbation of their condition
* being unable to provide informed consent
* being unable to participate in a VR-based intervention
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.
1This trial uses virtual reality to help people with interstitial lung disease exercise and manage symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue — is VR-assisted exercise something you think could realistically fit into my current condition and fitness level?
2Since this trial hasn't started recruiting yet, how long do you think it might be before I could actually enroll, and should I be pursuing other symptom management or rehabilitation options in the meantime?
3The trial is measuring things like how far I can walk in 6 minutes and how easily I can sit and stand repeatedly — based on where I am right now, do you think I'd be physically able to participate in the exercise components this study involves?
4This trial is listed as Phase NA, which often means it's more of a feasibility or device study rather than a late-stage treatment trial — what does that mean for how much we'd actually know about whether this approach is safe and helpful for my specific type of ILD?
5Are there already established pulmonary rehabilitation programs for interstitial lung disease that you'd recommend I try first, or do you think a study like this one could be worth waiting for given my situation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.