VR vs Treadmill Exercise in Children With Asthma
Comparison of Treadmill and Virtual Reality-Based Aerobic Exercise Programs in Children With Asthma
Bezmialem Vakif University
30 participants
May 25, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of virtual reality-based aerobic exercise and treadmill-based aerobic exercise on functional capacity, pulmonary function, and clinical outcomes in children with asthma. Participants aged 10-17 years with physician-diagnosed asthma will be randomly assigned to either a virtual reality-based exercise group or a treadmill exercise group. Both groups will undergo supervised exercise training sessions twice a week for 8 weeks. Primary outcome will be the 6-Minute Walk Test. Secondary outcomes include pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, asthma control, quality of life, and exercise adherence.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Children and adolescents aged between 10 and 17 years
- Physician-diagnosed asthma according to Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) criteria
- Stable medical treatment for asthma
- Ability to participate in an aerobic exercise program
- Willingness of the participant and parent/legal guardian to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria5
- Presence of orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or systemic conditions limiting participation in exercise
- Contraindications to virtual reality use (e.g., epilepsy, photosensitivity)
- Participation in a structured exercise program within the previous month
- Asthma exacerbation within the previous month
- Obesity diagnosis
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Interventions
Participants will perform supervised moderate-intensity aerobic exercise using a Meta Quest 3S virtual reality headset and game-based activities. Each session will include a 5-minute warm-up period, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, and a 5-minute cool-down period. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 8 week
Participants will perform supervised moderate-intensity treadmill-based aerobic exercise. Each session will include a 5-minute warm-up period, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, and a 5-minute cool-down period. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 8 weeks.
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NCT07610447