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Virtual Reality Exercise for Developmental Disabilities

Phase 1
Recruiting
Led By Byron Lai, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up start of project to end of enrollment period (quarter 3 of the year).
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Study Summary

This trial tests an exercise program using virtual reality to help children with special needs get active.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children with disabilities who can communicate in English (or have a caregiver who does), are enrolled in special physical education at school, and have a doctor's note allowing moderate exercise. It's not for those completely blind or deaf, or with conditions making exercise unsafe.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a virtual reality exergaming program designed specifically for children with special needs attending high school. The goal is to see how this technology might help them be more active and enjoy exercising.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves virtual reality exercise, potential side effects may include dizziness, nausea, eye strain, or disorientation immediately after use. However, these are typically mild and temporary.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~start of project to end of enrollment period (quarter 3 of the year).
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and start of project to end of enrollment period (quarter 3 of the year). for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Attendance
Enrollment rate
Moderate minutes
+2 more
Secondary outcome measures
Hand grip strength
Physical activity enjoyment
Walking or pushing endurance
+1 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Virtual reality exercise program in special physical educationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
During normal special physical education hours, participants will be provided with a virtual reality headset and exercise games and be prescribed to exercise at a moderate intensity.

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Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,590 Previous Clinical Trials
2,281,650 Total Patients Enrolled
Byron Lai, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
1 Previous Clinical Trials
34 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are individuals over fifty being recruited for the experiment?

"The lower and upper age parameters for this study are 13 and 19 respectively, as per the eligibility criteria."

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What risks or hazards are associated with utilizing a virtual reality exercise program for special physical education?

"Due to its Phase 1 trial status, which indicates limited information on safety and efficacy, our team at Power has determined Virtual Reality Exercise Program in Special Physical Education merits a score of one."

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Is this trial still open to recruitment?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this medical investigation is currently seeking participants, having first been posted on September 18th 2023 and updated recently thereafter."

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Am I eligible to partake in this research project?

"This research initiative is searching for 12 individuals with developmental disabilities ranging in age from 13 to 19. Crucially, they must demonstrate enrollment in special education schooling programs; have a physician's approval of moderate intensity exercsise; and be able to converse fluently in English (or possess a caregiver that can)."

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Are there any restrictions on the number of participants who can join this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the records available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently recruiting patients; it was published on September 18th 2023 and last updated at the same date. There are 12 spots for volunteers located in a single medical centre."

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What goals is this investigation attempting to attain?

"Aiming to measure enrollment rate between Weeks 13 and 24, this trial also evaluates walking or pushing endurance (distance covered during a 6 minute walk/push test), physical activity enjoyment (through the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale ranging from 0-48 with scores above 24 being considered high) as well as hand grip strength."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Virtual Reality Exercise in a Community Highschool for Children With Disabilities
Byron Lai 2023. "Virtual Reality Exercise in a Community Highschool for Children With Disabilities". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05935982.
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