Using virtual reality to enhance exercise testing performance
Effects of Virtual Reality on Cardiorespiratory Fitness Test Results
This study is testing if using virtual reality during exercise tests can help healthy adults perform better and enjoy the experience more.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Augusta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Augusta, Georgia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06464406 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the impact of virtual reality on maximal aerobic exercise test performance in healthy adults. Participants will undergo two exercise tests, one under normal lab conditions and another while using a virtual reality program. The study aims to determine if virtual reality can improve VO2peak and work rate at the ventilatory threshold, potentially making exercise testing more enjoyable and effective. By comparing results from both conditions, researchers hope to understand how virtual reality influences exercise performance and physiological responses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults who are physically active and meet the inclusion criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or have health concerns that would prevent safe participation in exercise testing will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance exercise testing experiences and outcomes for patients, leading to better fitness assessments.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in exercise contexts is emerging, this specific application in maximal aerobic testing is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Exclusion Criteria: * Answering "YES" to one or more items on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). * Women who are pregnant at the time of participation according to a pregnancy test.
Where this trial is running
Augusta, Georgia
- Augusta University — Augusta, Georgia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andrew R Moore, PhD — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Andrew R Moore, PhD
- Email: andmoore@augusta.edu
- Phone: 650-477-7746
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.