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2024-07-17 @ 11:52 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:32 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06464406
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-21
First Post:
2024-06-13
Brief Title:
Virtual Reality During Exercise Testing
Sponsor:
Augusta University
Organization:
Augusta University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Virtual Reality on Cardiorespiratory Fitness Test Results
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the effects of virtual reality use on maximal aerobic exercise test performance aerobic capacity in healthy adults The main questions it aims to answer are
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in VO2peak maximal aerobic capacity and
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in work rate at the ventilatory threshold
Participants will complete a maximal aerobic exercise test two times separated by 1 week of recovery under the following conditions
normal testing conditions in a lab
while viewing a virtual reality video
Researchers will compare the test results of both conditions to see if the use of a virtual reality program alters VO2peak or the ventilatory threshold
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in VO2peak maximal aerobic capacity and
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in work rate at the ventilatory threshold
Participants will complete a maximal aerobic exercise test two times separated by 1 week of recovery under the following conditions
normal testing conditions in a lab
while viewing a virtual reality video
Researchers will compare the test results of both conditions to see if the use of a virtual reality program alters VO2peak or the ventilatory threshold
Detailed Description:
Virtual reality imparts a dissociative effect on users during exercise such that the physical activity task is experienced as more enjoyable and pleasant requires less exertion and requires less physiological function for a given submaximal work rate
This array of positive effects may be particularly advantageous during a maximal aerobic exercise test mainly because participant motivation and negative psychological state often lead to premature test termination Ameliorating the unpleasantness of this type of exercise test with the use of virtual reality technology may prolong effort expenditure during the test and result in superior performance compared to a control condition
Additionally improving physiological function at submaximal work rates may lead to alterations in other important testing outcomes particularly the ventilatory threshold The ventilatory threshold is used as a reference point for prescribing exercise intensity An intervention that modifies this value would have repercussions for physical fitness practitioners who prescribe exercise intensity relative to the ventilatory threshold
The general purpose of this study is to determine the effect of virtual reality on maximal aerobic exercise test performance in healthy adults The specific questions it aims to answer are
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in VO2peak maximal aerobic capacity and
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in work rate at the ventilatory threshold
Secondary questions this study aims to answer include
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in
exercise test time
maximal heart rate during the exercise test
maximal respiratory exchange ratio RER during the exercise test
heart rate HR at the ventilatory threshold
RER at the ventilatory threshold
psychological response rating of perceived exertion RPE and affective valence throughout the exercise test
To address these aims participants will complete the same maximal aerobic exercise test on a cycler ergometer under normal laboratory conditions Control and when viewing an immersive virtual reality video VR The two tests will be completed in a randomized and counterbalanced order to account for learning or familiarity effects and will be separated by 1 week to account for the effects of testing fatigue
Respiratory data HR RPE and affective valence were collected during the exercise tests to address the aims of the study
This array of positive effects may be particularly advantageous during a maximal aerobic exercise test mainly because participant motivation and negative psychological state often lead to premature test termination Ameliorating the unpleasantness of this type of exercise test with the use of virtual reality technology may prolong effort expenditure during the test and result in superior performance compared to a control condition
Additionally improving physiological function at submaximal work rates may lead to alterations in other important testing outcomes particularly the ventilatory threshold The ventilatory threshold is used as a reference point for prescribing exercise intensity An intervention that modifies this value would have repercussions for physical fitness practitioners who prescribe exercise intensity relative to the ventilatory threshold
The general purpose of this study is to determine the effect of virtual reality on maximal aerobic exercise test performance in healthy adults The specific questions it aims to answer are
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in VO2peak maximal aerobic capacity and
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in work rate at the ventilatory threshold
Secondary questions this study aims to answer include
Does using a virtual reality program during a maximal aerobic exercise test lead to differences in
exercise test time
maximal heart rate during the exercise test
maximal respiratory exchange ratio RER during the exercise test
heart rate HR at the ventilatory threshold
RER at the ventilatory threshold
psychological response rating of perceived exertion RPE and affective valence throughout the exercise test
To address these aims participants will complete the same maximal aerobic exercise test on a cycler ergometer under normal laboratory conditions Control and when viewing an immersive virtual reality video VR The two tests will be completed in a randomized and counterbalanced order to account for learning or familiarity effects and will be separated by 1 week to account for the effects of testing fatigue
Respiratory data HR RPE and affective valence were collected during the exercise tests to address the aims of the study
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None