The Effectiveness of an Exergame-based Intervention
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This randomized control trial aims to compare the effects of a regular exergame-based intervention and a regular moderate-intensity endurance exercise in healthy individuals. The main questions it aims to answer are:
• Is regular exergame-based training an effective intervention to improve different health and performance parameters in healthy adults? Can the exergaming intervention improve health and performance parameters similar to a moderate-intensity endurance exercise intervention? Throughout the intervention period (8 weeks), participants will participate in regular training sessions (3x/week) in an exergame called the ExerCube.
Researchers will compare the effects to a control group who participates in regular (3x/week) moderate-intensity endurance exercise to see if the exergaming intervention induces similar effects on health and performance parameters.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Exergame Intervention 8-week exergame-based intervention consisting of 3 sessions per week lasting between 20-40 Minutes. The intervention will consist of playing the game Sphery racer in the exergame called ExerCube. |
Behavioral: Exergame Intervention
8-week exergame-based intervention 3x per week
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| Active Comparator: Moderate-intensity endurance exercise 8-week moderate-intensity endurance exercise consisting of 3 sessions per week lasting between 20-40 minutes. The intervention will consist of a running exercise on a treadmill or riding on a bicycle ergometer. |
Behavioral: Moderate-intensity endurance exercise
8-week moderate-intensity endurance exercise 3x per week
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Changes from baseline in maximum oxygen consumption at week 8 [Baseline and week 8]
Maximum oxygen consumption will be obtained during a cardiopulmonary exercise test on a bicycle ergometer using a validated metabolic cart.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Changes from baseline in blood pressure at week 8 [Baseline and week 8]
Blood pressure will be obtained non-invasively using a clinically validated device for hemodynamic measurements. After a 10 min supine rest, a minimum of two readings will be performed on the right upper arm using customized arm cuffs.
- Changes from baseline in pulse wave velocity at week 8 [Baseline and week 8]
Pulse wave velocity will be obtained non-invasively using a clinically validated device for hemodynamic measurements. After a 10 min supine rest, a minimum of two readings will be performed on the right upper arm using customized arm cuffs.
Other Outcome Measures
- Changes from baseline in body mass index at week 8 [Baseline and week 8]
Height will be measured barefoot with a stadiometer to the nearest 0.5 cm. Body mass will be measured using a scale. Body mass index will be calculated as a function of weight in kilogram and height in meters.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Healthy female and male adults
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Aged 18-60 years
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Free from acute and chronic diseases
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Free from movement restrictions or injuries to the musculoskeletal system
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Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
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Underlying health condition that could compromise the safety of the physical exercise
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Were taking cardiovascular medications
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | University of Bern | Bern | Switzerland | 3012 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Bern
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Sascha Ketelhut, Dr., University of Bern
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 2021-03-00006