Investigation of the Effect of Video Game-Based Breathing Exercises on Dysfunctional Respiration in Patients With Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Asthma and COPD are significant respiratory diseases that can coexist, referred to as Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS). Patients with ACOS experience more severe clinical outcomes, including rapid decline in lung function, increased symptom burden, and reduced quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation-particularly breathing exercises-is a core non-pharmacological intervention recommended for this patient group. In recent years, video game-based applications have emerged as innovative tools that enhance motivation and participation in exercise programs. However, studies investigating the effects of video game-based breathing exercises in ACOS patients are extremely limited. Additionally, although dysfunctional breathing patterns are common in this group, few studies have addressed targeted interventions. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of video game-based breathing exercises on dysfunctional breathing in ACOS patients.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Aged between 40 and 80 years

• Diagnosed with Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)

• Nijmegen Questionnaire score ≥ 23

• No severe asthma

• No severe COPD

• In a stable condition (no acute exacerbation in the last 4 weeks)

• To have the cognitive level suitable to adapt to video games

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Kocaeli University Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Kocaeli
Contact Information
Primary
HÜSNA GÜZEL, PT,PhD (c)
h.guzel.ftr@gmail.com
+905071194128
Backup
NURGÜL DÜRÜSTKAN ELBASI, asst. prof
nelbasi@istinye.edu.tr
05362682614
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-08-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Group 1: The group receiving video game-based breathing exercises
Participants in the study group will undergo the Breathing Games exercise program twice a week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 50 minutes.
Experimental: Group 2: Control group
Participants in the control group will receive a 30-45 minute patient education session after the assessment.
Sponsors
Leads: Istinye University

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