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Effects of Exercise and Virtual Reality on Depression

The University of Texas at Arlington · NCT05973461

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–65 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
200
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
May 17, 2022
Record last updated
May 29, 2026

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What the study is about

This study is evaluating the effects of riding on a cycle ergometer while experiencing virtual reality to determine its effect on mood.

Being studied: Exercise and virtual reality; Riding a cycle ergometer

Conditions: Symptoms of Depression

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Males and females over the age of 18 years
  • With or without symptoms of depression
  • Physically inactive or sedentary (less than 30 minutes per day)
  • Normal vision and no color blindness
  • No physical disorders such as walking with assistance

Exclusion Criteria

  • Below the age of 18 years or over 65 years,
  • Women who are pregnant
  • Individuals who have been diagnosed with mental disorders
  • Individuals with leg injuries
  • Individuals with cardiac problems
  • Individuals with a history of asthma
  • Individuals with a body mass index over 30.

Recruiting US locations

  • UTArlington

    Arlington, TX 76019

    Site contact: Judy R Wilson, Ph.D. · 817-272-3128 · jrwilson@exchange.uta.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Judy R Wilson, PH.D. · 817-272-3128 · jrwilson@exchange.uta.edu
  • Xiangli Gu, Ph.D. · xiangli.gu@uta.edu
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