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
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Czestochowa, Upper Silesia, Poland
Czestochowa, Upper Silesia, Poland
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported