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Exercise with Virtual Reality for Depression
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Led By Judy R Wilson, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 minutes
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial tests if cycling with virtual reality can improve mood and reduce stress.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women over 18 who are mostly inactive, have normal vision without color blindness, and may or may not be experiencing symptoms of depression. It's not suitable for those under 18 or over 65, pregnant women, individuals with asthma, leg injuries, mental disorders other than depression, cardiac issues, or a BMI over 30.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the impact of exercise combined with virtual reality on mood. Participants will ride a cycle ergometer—a stationary exercise bike—while immersed in a virtual environment to see if it affects their depression.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves physical activity and virtual reality exposure, potential side effects might include motion sickness from VR use and typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 10 minutes
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 minutes
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Beck Depression Inventory Scale of Measurement
Neuropsychological Outcomes: Motor Screen Tasks (MOT)
Spatial Working Memory (SWM)
Secondary outcome measures
Neuropsychological Outcomes: MOT Mean Latency, MOT Total Correct, and MOT Total Errors
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cycle Ergometer and Virtual RealityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
30 min ride on cycle ergometer while viewing neighborhood scenes using virtual reality
Group II: Cycle ErgometerExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
30 min ride on cycle ergometer
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Who is running the clinical trial?
The University of Texas at ArlingtonLead Sponsor
43 Previous Clinical Trials
4,838 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Depression
500 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Judy R Wilson, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUTArlington
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have an injury to my leg.My BMI is over 30.I am either younger than 18 or older than 65.I am over 18 years old.I may or may not have symptoms of depression.I can walk without needing help.I have heart issues.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cycle Ergometer and Virtual Reality
- Group 2: Cycle Ergometer
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there any prerequisites for individuals to be accepted into this research project?
"Qualifying individuals must meet the criteria of being between 18 and 65, as well as diagnosed with depression. Around one hundred patients are to be enrolled in this medical trial."
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Can adults of a certain age participate in this clinical experiment?
"Eligible candidates for this medical study must be over 18 and under 65 years of age."
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What is the current participant count for this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records demonstrate that this clinical trial, which was originally posted on May 17th 2022, is actively recruiting patients. 100 individuals from one site are needed to participate in the study."
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Is there still availability for individuals to participate in this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data highlights that this clinical trial, originally posted on May 17th 2022, is actively seeking participants with recruitment of 100 patients from 1 medical site being the goal."
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Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
UTArlington
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
What questions have other patients asked about this trial?
How long is the study? How frequent would I need to go?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I’ve tried so many medications and I’m still so sad. It has been so hard to get up in the morning and stay out of bed. I just want to stop feeling this way.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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