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Virtual Reality-Supported Cardiac Rehabilitation: Psychological, Functional, and Physiological Perspectives

Launched by WROCLAW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES · Mar 19, 2025

Trial Information

Current as of April 22, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Virtual Reality Relaxation Cardiac Rehabilitation Kinesiophobia Stress Depression New Technologies Heart Disease

ClinConnect Summary

This single-blind randomized controlled trial will include 60 participants aged 60 years and older undergoing Phase II CR at the Provincial Specialist Hospital of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Częstochowa, Poland. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a conventional CR program or a VR-CR group. Both groups will complete a three-week hospital-based CR program involving structured group exercises, interval cycling, and relaxation sessions. The experimental group will additionally receive eight sessions of immersive VR therapy using the VRTierOne device, consisting of 20-mi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • cardiovascular diseases (atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and post-myocardial infraction)
  • the second stage of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in outpatient settings
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychotic symptoms, bipolar disorder)
  • initiation of psychiatric treatment or individual psychological therapy during the study period
  • current use of antidepressant medications
  • cognitive impairments that hinder questionnaire completion, consciousness disorders
  • sensory impairments (e.g., severe visual or auditory deficits) that limit interaction with virtual reality.

Trial Officials

Błażej Cieślik, PhD.

Principal Investigator

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa

Karolina Kowalewska, MSc.

Principal Investigator

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa

About Wroclaw University Of Health And Sport Sciences

Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing research and education in health and sports sciences. With a strong emphasis on innovative clinical trials, the university aims to enhance evidence-based practice and contribute to the understanding of health-related issues. By fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and students, Wrocław University is committed to promoting public health and optimizing athletic performance through rigorous scientific inquiry and community engagement. Its state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary approach enable the development of impactful solutions that address contemporary health challenges.

Locations

Czestochowa, Upper Silesia, Poland

Czestochowa, Upper Silesia, Poland

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported