The Effect of Video Game-Based Exercise Training in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

The goal of this prospective randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of video game-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation on functional exercise capacity and respiratory parameters in individuals with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The study also aims to compare the outcomes of video game-based rehabilitation with conventional physiotherapy, identify alternative breathing exercises for pulmonary involvement in ILD, and provide scientific evidence to guide clinical practice. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does video game-based rehabilitation improve respiratory function parameters in individuals with ILD? Does video game-based rehabilitation reduce dyspnea and exercise intolerance, thereby improving functional exercise capacity? Does video game-based rehabilitation increase participation and completion rates in pulmonary rehabilitation programs? Study Design: A total of 42 participants diagnosed with mild-to-moderate ILD will be recruited. Participants will be randomized into two groups (21 in the intervention group, 21 in the control group) using stratified randomization to ensure homogeneity by age, sex, and ILD type. Arms: 2 (Intervention group and Control group) Intervention: Intervention group: Structured video game-based exercise training sessions as part of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Control group: Conventional pulmonary rehabilitation program. Assessments: Respiratory function, functional exercise capacity, and symptom levels will be measured before and after the intervention. Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of mild-to-moderate ILD Aged 20-70 years Referral by a treating physician Willingness and ability to participate No physical or cognitive barriers to exercise training Exclusion criteria: Cardiovascular disease (e.g., acute heart failure, unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction) Cognitive impairment History of cerebrovascular event History of cancer Withdrawal criteria: Development of