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Behavioral Intervention

Virtual Reality Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes (ASPA Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Yale University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Willing to use continuous glucose monitor for the duration of participation in the trial.
Age of 14-17 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks
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ASPA Trial Summary

This trial tests how virtual reality exercise and meetings can help teens with diabetes be physically active. It looks at how feasible and satisfying it is.

Who is the study for?
Teens aged 14-17 with type 1 diabetes, who are under a healthcare provider's regular care, can join this trial. They must be willing to use a continuous glucose monitor and have access to the internet at home. Participants should currently do less than half of the recommended physical activity and be able to communicate in English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing an avatar-based virtual reality exercise program for teens with type 1 diabetes using Meta Quest 2. It includes virtual meetings with peers and role models to encourage physical activity. The focus is on how feasible the program is and how satisfied users are.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical activity through virtual reality games, potential side effects may include motion sickness or mild discomfort from wearing VR equipment. There might also be risks associated with increased physical activity for individuals with type 1 diabetes.

ASPA Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am willing to use a continuous glucose monitor during the trial.
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I am between 14 and 17 years old.
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I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or a similar condition for at least 6 months.

ASPA Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Engagement
Satisfaction
Secondary outcome measures
Motivation for exergame play
Multimodal presence
Perceived cohesion
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ASPA Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Avatar-based Social Physical ActivityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group classes with virtual reality exercise games, talking, acting, and painting activities

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Yale UniversityLead Sponsor
1,847 Previous Clinical Trials
2,736,504 Total Patients Enrolled
American Heart AssociationOTHER
324 Previous Clinical Trials
4,933,754 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Avatar-based Social Physical Activity (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05662826 — N/A
Type 1 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Avatar-based Social Physical Activity
Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Avatar-based Social Physical Activity Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05662826 — N/A
Avatar-based Social Physical Activity (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05662826 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the estimated number of participants for this clinical research?

"Affirmatively, clinicaltrials.gov lists this medical research as actively enrolling participants. It was first announced on 17th January 2023 and has since had its details updated 23rd January of the same year. 24 patients have to be recruited from a single location for the study to proceed."

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Does this study accommodate participants who are 45 years or older?

"This trial's prerequisites dictate that its participants are aged from 14 to 17 years old. Notably, there are 154 trials aimed at minors and 176 for those over 65."

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Are there any available openings for participants in this experiment?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov data this research is currently recruiting participants. It was initially posted on January 17th 2023 and the listing has been updated as recently as January 23rd 2023."

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Could I potentially meet the qualifications for this research project?

"This clinical trial is specifically searching for 24 adolescents between 14 and 17 years old with an established diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. To be eligible, applicants must also display English literacy, possess access to a wireless internet connection that meets the minimum speed requirement, agree to use both a continuous glucose monitor and device equipped with web camera throughout their participation in this study as well as have had at least one appointment with their healthcare provider in the past year. Furthermore, individuals should not exceed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels three days out of every week."

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What is the ultimate goal of this medical investigation?

"This 4-week trial is primarily assessing patient Satisfaction. Secondary metrics being used to evaluate the treatment's efficacy include Perceived Cohesion (0-6), Motivation for Exergame Play (0-4), and System Usability (0 – 4)."

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Avatar-based Social Physical Activity
2023. "Avatar-based Social Physical Activity". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05662826.
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