Active Video Gaming for Physical Disabilities
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Replacing sedentary behaviors during leisure time with active video gaming (AVG) has been shown to be an enjoyable option for increasing the amount of physical activity acquired each week. This project will examine the feasibility of an AVG intervention using the GAIMplank.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 with physical disabilities that affect their mobility, who can communicate in English. It's not suitable for individuals over 400 lbs, those with cognitive issues or severe visual impairments, pregnant women, or people with recent cardiovascular events, severe lung disease or renal failure.Inclusion Criteria
I have a physical disability that limits my ability to move around.
Ability to communicate in English
Exclusion Criteria
Body weight >400 lbs
Ongoing exacerbation of a health condition
Any other conditions that would limit ability to play video games
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Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants engage in active video gaming using the GAIMplank for 6 weeks, 2 times per week
6 weeks
12 sessions (in-person or virtual)
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
4 weeks
Treatment Details
Interventions
- GAIMplank
Trial Overview The study is testing the GAIMplank active video gaming system to see if it's a good way for people with physical disabilities to get more physically active during their free time.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Active video gamingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will engage in 6 weeks of active video gaming (AVG), 2x/week
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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