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Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming

The University of Texas at Arlington · NCT05563805

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–45 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
40
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 7, 2022
Record last updated
June 1, 2026

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What the study is about

The current project aims to design and implement an 8-week Virtual Reality Adventure Therapy Exergaming (V-RATE) intervention focused on women veterans. A randomized controlled trial using a repeated measure design with a 1-month follow-up assessment will be employed to examine effects on physical and mental health outcomes.

Being studied: Virtual Reality-based physical activity intervention

Conditions: Physical Activity; Sedentary Behavior; Depression; Cognitive Function; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Quality of Life; Anxiety

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Are between the ages of 18 and 45
  • Identify as a U.S. military veteran
  • Normal vision (no colorblindness)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to walk independently (e.g., use of any mobility assistive device such as brace, wheelchair, cane, crutch, walker, knee scooter)
  • Self-reported joint problem that limits mobility (e.g., arthritis or other condition that would prevent participation) or ongoing orthopedic injury
  • Self-reported pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy
  • Self-reported motor disorder or impaired sense of motion or balance (such as Parkinsonism)
  • Self-reported color blindness
  • Self-reported neurological or cognitive disorder (e.g., TBI, history of seizure)
  • Self-reported cardiac surgery or any ongoing cardiovascular issues preventing participation or physical activity.

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Texas at Arlington

    Arlington, TX 76019

    Site contact: Donna L Schuman, PhD · 817-272-3181 · donna.schuman@uta.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Donna L Schuman, PhD · 18172723181 · donna.schuman@uta.edu
  • Xiangli Gu, PhD · 817-818-2106 · xiangli.gu@uta.edu
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