Comparison of Treadmill and Virtual Reality-Based Aerobic Exercise Programs in Children With Asthma
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.
• 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