Feasibility of Vigorous Extended Reality Exergaming on Cardiometabolic Health in Youth With Mobility Disabilities: A Case Series
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
SUMMARY
This study will test the acceptability and benefits of a home-based high-intensity virtual reality exercise program for young people with physical disabilities. The program will last 6 weeks. There will be a total of two visits to the laboratory for exercise-related health assessments. The program includes head-mounted displays (Meta Quest) and off-the-shelf games.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 13
Maximum Age: 25
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• overweight or obese (based on CDC body mass index normative ranges for age and sex)
• physically inactive (\<150 min/week of moderate exercise)
• Gross Motor Function Classification System level (GMFCS) levels I-IV
• Physician clearance to participate
• Wifi internet access at home
Locations
United States
Alabama
UAB Wellness Health and Research Facility
RECRUITING
Birmingham
Contact Information
Primary
Byron Lead investigator, PhD
blai@uabmc.edu
205-922-4137
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 4
Treatments
Experimental: Virtual Reality Exergaming Intervention
High-intensity active video gaming at the home.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Alabama at Birmingham