Sedentary BehaviorNCT06708364
Virtual Reality Training for Heart Rate Variability and Recovery Heart Rate
A study testing Virtual Reality Training and Cycle Ergometer in people with Sedentary Behavior, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
To determine effects of VR training on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Recovery Heart rate (RHR), Rate Pressure Product (RPP) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in sedentary Individuals. Sedentary behavior is a significant public health concern associated with various chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sedentary Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Virtual Reality Training and Cycle Ergometer
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 20 Nov 2024to 15 May 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Sedentary Individuals (IPAQ-short version) < 3.3 METS daily
- Daily sitting time≤7 hours
Who cannot join
- Decline Consent
- Known cases of systemic or Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Obese (Asian BMI) > 29.9
- Any contra-indication to exercise/ Pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Pakistan Railway General Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 26054
About this study
Official title: Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Heart Rate Variability and Recovery Heart Rate in Sedentary Individuals
To determine effects of VR training on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Recovery Heart rate (RHR), Rate Pressure Product (RPP) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in sedentary Individuals. Sedentary behavior is a significant public health concern associated with various chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. By elucidating the potential of virtual reality training as an innovative approach to promote physical activity and improve cardiovascular health, this research contributes to addressing the growing burden of sedentary lifestyle-related health conditions.
Read the detailed description
Virtual reality (VR) training in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) offers an innovative approach to traditional exercise programs by incorporating enjoyable activities. Utilizing VR enhances cardiopulmonary endurance training and promotes the beneficial effects of CR by engaging patients in fun and challenging activities. This approach aims to increase motivation and adherence to CR over an extended period, resulting in improved mental and physical outcomes compared to conventional CR programs
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior
- Being tested
- Virtual Reality Training, Cycle Ergometer
- Keywords
- Heart rate variability, Recovery Heart rate, Virtual Reality Training, Sedentary life style
- Medical subject headings
- Sedentary Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual Reality TrainingOther
Virtual reality training (X-BOX). Table tennis
- Frequency: 3 day per week
- Intensity: Mild to moderate as per Game. Exer-game ( River Rush)
- Time: total 30 minute of training with 5 min warm and 5 min cool down.
- Type: aerobic exercise
Cycle ErgometerOther
- Frequency: 3 days per week.
- Intensity: 40-60% of HRR
- Time: total 30 minutes with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down
- Type: aerobic exercise
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Training | Experimental | Virtual reality training (X-BOX) for 6 weeks Receives: Other: Virtual Reality Training |
| Cycle Ergometer | Active comparator | Aerobic activity on cycle ergometer for 6 weeks Receives: Other: Cycle Ergometer |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
From baseline till 2nd, 4th, and 6th weeks measured through wireless ECG device which measures inter-beat (RR) intervals while doing physical activities. In adults , average HRV is 42 milliseconds.
Measured: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
Recovery Heart Rate
From baseline till 2nd, 4th, and 6th weeks measured through pulse oximeter. One-minute HRR for the average person is between 15 to 25 bpm, with a higher number indicating a quicker recovery and a potentially healthier heart.
Measured: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
Rate Pressure Product
Changes from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure, is a very reliable indicator of myocardial oxygen demand. An RPP above 20,000 mmHg per minute is considered healthy, whereas anything below 16,000 mmHg is considered insufficient.
Measured: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Changes from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through Borg RPE scale for measuring an individual's effort and exertion, breathlessness and fatigue during physical work. The RPE scale ranges from 6 to 20, each gradually related to the respondent's perceived exertion level.
Measured: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Nov 2024
- Study start20 Nov 2024
- Primary completion1 May 2025
- Study completion15 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sedentary BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Mehwish Waseem, MSPT-CPPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06708364
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Rec/01894 Javeria Shahzadi
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 25 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Heart Rate Variability and Recovery Heart Rate in Sedentary Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06708364
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Rec/01894 Javeria Shahzadi
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior
- Keywords
- Heart rate variability, Recovery Heart rate, Virtual Reality Training, Sedentary life style
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To determine effects of VR training on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Recovery Heart rate (RHR), Rate Pressure Product (RPP) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in sedentary Individuals. Sedentary behavior is a significant public health concern associated with various chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. By elucidating the potential of virtual reality training as an innovative approach to promote physical activity and improve cardiovascular health, this research contributes to addressing the growing burden of sedentary lifestyle-related health conditions.
Detailed description
Virtual reality (VR) training in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) offers an innovative approach to traditional exercise programs by incorporating enjoyable activities. Utilizing VR enhances cardiopulmonary endurance training and promotes the beneficial effects of CR by engaging patients in fun and challenging activities. This approach aims to increase motivation and adherence to CR over an extended period, resulting in improved mental and physical outcomes compared to conventional CR programs
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Training | Experimental | Other: Virtual Reality TrainingVirtual reality training (X-BOX) for 6 weeks |
| Cycle Ergometer | Active comparator | Other: Cycle ErgometerAerobic activity on cycle ergometer for 6 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Sedentary Individuals (IPAQ-short version) < 3.3 METS daily
- Daily sitting time≤7 hours
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Decline Consent
- Known cases of systemic or Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Obese (Asian BMI) > 29.9
- Any contra-indication to exercise/ Pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality TrainingVirtual reality training (X-BOX). Table tennis * Frequency: 3 day per week * Intensity: Mild to moderate as per Game. Exer-game ( River Rush) * Time: total 30 minute of training with 5 min warm and 5 min cool down. * Type: aerobic exercise | Other | Virtual Reality Training |
| Cycle Ergometer* Frequency: 3 days per week. * Intensity: 40-60% of HRR * Time: total 30 minutes with 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down * Type: aerobic exercise | Other | Cycle Ergometer |
Primary outcome
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Time frame: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
From baseline till 2nd, 4th, and 6th weeks measured through wireless ECG device which measures inter-beat (RR) intervals while doing physical activities. In adults , average HRV is 42 milliseconds.
Recovery Heart Rate
Time frame: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
From baseline till 2nd, 4th, and 6th weeks measured through pulse oximeter. One-minute HRR for the average person is between 15 to 25 bpm, with a higher number indicating a quicker recovery and a potentially healthier heart.
Rate Pressure Product
Time frame: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
Changes from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure, is a very reliable indicator of myocardial oxygen demand. An RPP above 20,000 mmHg per minute is considered healthy, whereas anything below 16,000 mmHg is considered insufficient.
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Time frame: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks
Changes from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks after the intervention, measured through Borg RPE scale for measuring an individual's effort and exertion, breathlessness and fatigue during physical work. The RPE scale ranges from 6 to 20, each gradually related to the respondent's perceived exertion level.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 May 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Mehwish Waseem, MSPT-CPPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Virtual Reality Training and Cycle Ergometer in people with Sedentary Behavior, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 May 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) (time frame: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 May 2025.