Effects of VR-based Respiratory Training on Motor Reaction Time and Correctness, Stress Levels, Attention, Motor Skills, Postural Stability and Sleep Quality in Shift Healthcare Workers

This study investigates the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based respiratory training on various physiological and cognitive functions in shift-working healthcare professionals, including paramedics and nurses. The research will evaluate how VR-guided breathing exercises influence: stress levels, motor reaction time and accuracy, attention and cognitive performance, motor skills and postural stability, sleep quality Participants will be divided into three groups: VR-based respiratory training group - performing guided breathing exercises in a VR environment. Music-based relaxation group - listening to relaxing music without structured breathing instructions. Control group - no intervention. The findings will help determine whether VR-based respiratory training is an effective method for improving stress resilience, cognitive function, and physical performance in shift-working healthcare professionals.

NCT Number	NCT06926257
Lead Sponsor	Poznan University of Physical Education
Conditions	Healthcare Workers, Stress Level, Emergency Department, Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Postural Stability, VR Breathing Exercises, Attention, Time Reaction
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2025-04-07
Primary Completion	2025-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-13