Wii Fit aerobic exercise to improve reaction time and lung function in overweight 10–15-year-olds
Structured Wii Aerobic Protocol on Reaction Time and Pulmonary Functions in Over Weight School- Aged Children
This trial tests whether a structured Wii Fit aerobic program can improve reaction time and breathing in overweight children aged 10 to 15.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT07513298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study enrolls school-age children aged 10–15 who are overweight (BMI ≥85th and <95th percentile) and provides a structured Wii Fit aerobic program along with chest physical therapy and diet guidance. The intervention uses full-body, active Wii games designed to increase energy expenditure and aerobic capacity over a scheduled period. Researchers measure pulmonary function and reaction time before and after the program to quantify change. The design also seeks to improve exercise adherence by using an engaging, game-based format.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are boys or girls aged 10 to 15 with BMI between the 85th and 95th percentiles who can perform active exercise and whose parents or guardians provide consent.
Not a fit: Children with significant pulmonary disease, neurological disorders, unstable vital signs, major orthopedic problems, visual or hearing impairments, or those outside the specified BMI range are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve lung function and reaction time while making exercise more engaging for overweight children.
How similar studies have performed: Prior small studies and reviews suggest Wii Fit and other active video games are safe and feasible and can produce effects similar to standard rehabilitation in adults and workable results in children with lung issues, but strong randomized evidence in overweight school-aged children is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * School age children 10-15 years. * Both gender. * Diagnosed with over weight with Body mass index (BMI) is at or above the 85th percentile but less than 95th percentile for age , gender and height. * All participants and parents/guardians were familiar with possible risks associated with the experimental procedures and signed a consent form to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Dysfunction restricting activity, such as neurological disorders. * Pulmonary disorders such as COPD and malignancy. * Unstable vital signs. * Orthopedic problems such as scoliosis and kyphosis. * Visual and hearing impairments. * Brain injury
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Outpatient Clinics of Universities and Private Medical Centers in Cairo — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
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.