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RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Efficacy of Video-Based Interactive Game Therapy in Interstitial Lung Patients

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About This Trial

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a heterogeneous group of diseases consisting of variable amounts of inflammation and fibrosis and a wide variety of acute and chronic pulmonary disorders affecting both the interstitium and lung parenchyma. The use of gamification elements in order to encourage changes in health behaviors such as physical activity appears as an entertaining option by increasing extrinsic motivation in sedentary individuals or in diseases where physical activity is targeted. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Nintendo Wii applied in addition to aerobic exercise in patients with ILD on exercise capacity and peripheral muscle strength, symptoms, activity and participation with objective methods, based on evidence.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Diagnosed with ILD (Interstitial lung disease) by a chest diseases specialist, aged between 40-65 years, and have been under follow-up for at least 6 months according to the current ATS/ERS guidelines. - Clinically stable, with no exacerbations or infections. - Able to walk, with no visual or auditory impairments. - Patients with cognitive abilities sufficient to understand commands. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: Orthopedic and neurological problems that could hinder exercise training. - Changes in medical treatment during the study. - Unstable cardiac diseases. - Insufficient cooperation. - Diagnosed visual, auditory, vestibular, or neurological problems that could affect balance. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with ILD (Interstitial lung disease) by a chest diseases specialist, aged between 40-65 years, and have been under follow-up for at least 6 months according to the current ATS/ERS guidelines. * Clinically stable, with no exacerbations or infections. * Able to walk, with no visual or auditory impairments. * Patients with cognitive abilities sufficient to understand commands. Exclusion Criteria: Orthopedic and neurological problems that could hinder exercise training. * Changes in medical treatment during the study. * Unstable cardiac diseases. * Insufficient cooperation. * Diagnosed visual, auditory, vestibular, or neurological problems that could affect balance.

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Exercise

-based game therapy applied in addition to aerobic exercise

Locations (1)

İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)