Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming
Recruiting · NCT05563805 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: The University of Texas at Arlington
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Virtual Reality-based physical activity intervention
What this trial is about
The current project aims to design and implement an 8-week Virtual Reality Adventure Therapy Exergaming (V-RATE) intervention focused on women veterans. A randomized controlled trial using a repeated measure design with a 1-month follow-up assessment will be employed to examine effects on physical and mental health outcomes.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 45 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Are between the ages of 18 and 45
- Identify as a U.S. military veteran
- \. Normal vision (no colorblindness)
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to walk independently (e.g., use of any mobility assistive device such as brace, wheelchair, cane, crutch, walker, knee scooter)
- Self-reported joint problem that limits mobility (e.g., arthritis or other condition that would prevent participation) or ongoing orthopedic injury
- Self-reported pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy
- Self-reported motor disorder or impaired sense of motion or balance (such as Parkinsonism)
- Self-reported color blindness
- Self-reported neurological or cognitive disorder (e.g., TBI, history of seizure)
- Self-reported cardiac surgery or any ongoing cardiovascular issues preventing participation or physical activity.
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas, United States
- University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, Texas, United States