ExergameNCT06830772
Affective and Physiological Outcomes of Virtual and Mixed Reality Workplace Exergames
A study testing Experimental and Active comparator in people with Exergame and Active Video Games (AVG), run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) based exergame practices on physical and psychological health indicators during micro-breaks among university administrative staff. The main research questions aimed to be answered are: 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Exergame, Active Video Games (AVG), Virtual Reality
- What is being tested?
- Experimental and Active comparator
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 33 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Feb 2025to 11 Apr 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 years and over
- Being suitable for physical activity according to PAR-Q test
- Not exercising for 30 minutes 3 days a week
- Not having used VR/MR technologies before
Who cannot join
- People with epilepsy, vertigo or neurological diseases
- Use of antidepressants or similar medication
- Individuals with high Physical Activity Level (IPAQ)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Acute Physiological and Psychological Responses to Virtual and Mixed Reality Exergaming During Workplace Breaks: An Exploratory Crossover Trial
The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) based exergame practices on physical and psychological health indicators during micro-breaks among university administrative staff. The main research questions aimed to be answered are:
- How does VR exergame and MR exergame affect physical health indicators such as heart rate and perceived exertion in university administrative staff?
- How does MR exergame with VR exergame affect the mood of university administrative staff?
- How does MR exergame with VR exergame affect the enjoyment of exercise and gaming experience of university administrative staff?
Read more
Researchers will compare passive rest with VR Exergame and MR exergame to see if VR and MR sessions improve physical and psychological outcomes compared to passive rest.
Participants will: Sit quietly in a designated room for 5 minutes without engaging in any physical activity. Avoid talking, using mobile devices, or interacting with others during the rest session to ensure consistent conditions for all participants.
Read the detailed description
Using a randomized crossover design, participants will experience three different conditions: VR-based exergames, MR-based exergames, and passive rest. Each condition will be performed on separate days, with a minimum of 48 hours between sessions to prevent carryover effects.
The primary outcomes will include mood states, heart rate, and perceived exertion. These measures will help assess the immediate physical and psychological responses to the interventions.
The secondary outcomes will focus on exercise enjoyment and overall gaming experience, evaluating the subjective experience and engagement levels during VR and MR exergaming sessions.
The intervention will be delivered through PowerBeatsVR, a rhythm-based exergame that requires physical movements such as dodging obstacles and throwing punches. VR and MR modes will be compared to determine their effectiveness in promoting physical activity and improving mood during short breaks in a workplace setting. The passive rest condition will serve as a baseline for comparison.
This study addresses the growing interest in workplace wellness strategies by exploring the potential of VR and MR exergames in reducing sedentary behavior and enhancing mental well-being in work environments.
- Conditions
- Exergame, Active Video Games (AVG), Virtual Reality, Mood Changes
- Being tested
- Experimental, Active comparator
- Keywords
- exergame, active video game, virtual exergame
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExperimentalOther
Also called Virtual Reality Exergame
Virtual Reality Exergame (VR) Participants will engage in a 5-minute fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) exergame session using the PowerBeatsVR application. This intervention takes place in a virtual environment where participants perform rhythm-based physical activities such as punching targets and dodging obstacles. The VR session isolates participants from their real-world surroundings, offering a highly immersive experience designed to promote physical activity and assess its physiological and psychological effects.
Active comparatorOther
Also called Mixed Reality Exergame
Mixed Reality Exergame (MR) Participants will engage in a 5-minute Mixed Reality (MR) exergame session using PowerBeatsVR in MR mode. Unlike VR, this intervention integrates virtual elements into the real-world environment, allowing participants to maintain awareness of their physical surroundings while interacting with digital content. This hybrid experience reduces the risk of cybersickness while providing a practical approach for workplace settings.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Exergame (VR-EX) | Experimental | Participants will engage in a Virtual Reality (VR)-based exergame session using the PowerBeatsVR application. The session will include rhythm-based exercises, such as punching targets and dodging obstacles, aimed at promoting physical activity during a short break in the workplace. Receives: Other: Experimental |
| Mixed Reality Exergame (MR-EX) | Active comparator | Participants will engage in a Mixed Reality (MR)-based exergame session using the PowerBeatsVR application in MR mode. This condition allows participants to interact with virtual elements while maintaining awareness of their physical surroundings. Receives: Other: Active comparator |
| Passive Rest (PR) | No intervention | Participants will remain seated in a quiet room for the same duration as the VR and MR sessions. During this time, they will be asked to rest without engaging in any physical activity. Talking, using mobile devices, or interacting with others will not be allowed to ensure a consistent resting condition across participants. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mood State
Participants' mood states will be assessed before and after each session using the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS). The scale consists of 24 items and 6 subscales rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = Not at all, 4 = Extremely).
Measured: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Heart Rate
Heart rate will be measured using a POLAR H20 heart rate monitor at baseline, during the session, and immediately post-intervention. Data will be recorded in real time through the Polar Flow application to assess physical activity intensity.
Measured: Baseline, during intervention, and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Perceived Exertion
Perceived exertion will be evaluated using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale (6-20) after each session. This scale measures subjective physical effort perception and is widely used for assessing exercise intensity.
Measured: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Exercise Enjoyment
Exercise enjoyment will be assessed using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). The short form of the scale consists of 5 items rated on a 7-point bipolar Likert scale. Higher scores indicate greater enjoyment of the physical activity experience.
Measured: Immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Game Experience (Dominance and Absorption)
The gaming experience will be evaluated using the Gameful Experience Scale (GAMEX), focusing on the subscales of Dominance and Absorption. These subscales measure the participant's sense of control and engagement during the gaming session, with responses rated on a 5-point Likert scale.
Measured: Immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Feb 2025
- Study start26 Feb 2025
- Primary completion11 Apr 2025
- Study completion11 Apr 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ExergameStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Akdeniz 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdullah Kayhan, Akdeniz University
- Investigators
- Tennur Yerlisu Lapa, Study director, Akdeniz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06830772
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 21012025-02-47
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acute Physiological and Psychological Responses to Virtual and Mixed Reality Exergaming During Workplace Breaks: An Exploratory Crossover Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06830772
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 21012025-02-47
- Conditions
- Exergame, Active Video Games (AVG), Virtual Reality, Mood Changes
- Keywords
- exergame, active video game, virtual exergame
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Feb 2025 (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.
The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) based exergame practices on physical and psychological health indicators during micro-breaks among university administrative staff. The main research questions aimed to be answered are:
- How does VR exergame and MR exergame affect physical health indicators such as heart rate and perceived exertion in university administrative staff?
- How does MR exergame with VR exergame affect the mood of university administrative staff?
- How does MR exergame with VR exergame affect the enjoyment of exercise and gaming experience of university administrative staff?
Researchers will compare passive rest with VR Exergame and MR exergame to see if VR and MR sessions improve physical and psychological outcomes compared to passive rest.
Participants will: Sit quietly in a designated room for 5 minutes without engaging in any physical activity. Avoid talking, using mobile devices, or interacting with others during the rest session to ensure consistent conditions for all participants.
Detailed description
Using a randomized crossover design, participants will experience three different conditions: VR-based exergames, MR-based exergames, and passive rest. Each condition will be performed on separate days, with a minimum of 48 hours between sessions to prevent carryover effects.
The primary outcomes will include mood states, heart rate, and perceived exertion. These measures will help assess the immediate physical and psychological responses to the interventions.
The secondary outcomes will focus on exercise enjoyment and overall gaming experience, evaluating the subjective experience and engagement levels during VR and MR exergaming sessions.
The intervention will be delivered through PowerBeatsVR, a rhythm-based exergame that requires physical movements such as dodging obstacles and throwing punches. VR and MR modes will be compared to determine their effectiveness in promoting physical activity and improving mood during short breaks in a workplace setting. The passive rest condition will serve as a baseline for comparison.
This study addresses the growing interest in workplace wellness strategies by exploring the potential of VR and MR exergames in reducing sedentary behavior and enhancing mental well-being in work environments.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Exergame (VR-EX) | Experimental | Other: ExperimentalParticipants will engage in a Virtual Reality (VR)-based exergame session using the PowerBeatsVR application. The session will include rhythm-based exercises, such as punching targets and dodging obstacles, aimed at promoting physical activity during a short break in the workplace. |
| Mixed Reality Exergame (MR-EX) | Active comparator | Other: Active comparatorParticipants will engage in a Mixed Reality (MR)-based exergame session using the PowerBeatsVR application in MR mode. This condition allows participants to interact with virtual elements while maintaining awareness of their physical surroundings. |
| Passive Rest (PR) | No intervention | –Participants will remain seated in a quiet room for the same duration as the VR and MR sessions. During this time, they will be asked to rest without engaging in any physical activity. Talking, using mobile devices, or interacting with others will not be allowed to ensure a consistent resting condition across participants. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 18 years and over
- Being suitable for physical activity according to PAR-Q test
- Not exercising for 30 minutes 3 days a week
- Not having used VR/MR technologies before
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- People with epilepsy, vertigo or neurological diseases
- Use of antidepressants or similar medication
- Individuals with high Physical Activity Level (IPAQ)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ExperimentalAlso: Virtual Reality ExergameVirtual Reality Exergame (VR) Participants will engage in a 5-minute fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) exergame session using the PowerBeatsVR application. This intervention takes place in a virtual environment where participants perform rhythm-based physical activities such as punching targets and dodging obstacles. The VR session isolates participants from their real-world surroundings, offering a highly immersive experience designed to promote physical activity and assess its physiological and psychological effects. | Other | Virtual Reality Exergame (VR-EX) |
| Active comparatorAlso: Mixed Reality ExergameMixed Reality Exergame (MR) Participants will engage in a 5-minute Mixed Reality (MR) exergame session using PowerBeatsVR in MR mode. Unlike VR, this intervention integrates virtual elements into the real-world environment, allowing participants to maintain awareness of their physical surroundings while interacting with digital content. This hybrid experience reduces the risk of cybersickness while providing a practical approach for workplace settings. | Other | Mixed Reality Exergame (MR-EX) |
Primary outcome
Mood State
Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Participants' mood states will be assessed before and after each session using the Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS). The scale consists of 24 items and 6 subscales rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = Not at all, 4 = Extremely).
Heart Rate
Time frame: Baseline, during intervention, and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Heart rate will be measured using a POLAR H20 heart rate monitor at baseline, during the session, and immediately post-intervention. Data will be recorded in real time through the Polar Flow application to assess physical activity intensity.
Perceived Exertion
Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Perceived exertion will be evaluated using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale (6-20) after each session. This scale measures subjective physical effort perception and is widely used for assessing exercise intensity.
2 secondary outcomes
Exercise Enjoyment
Time frame: Immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
Game Experience (Dominance and Absorption)
Time frame: Immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)
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 Apr 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.
Tennur Yerlisu Lapa study director
Akdeniz 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 Experimental and Active comparator in people with Exergame and Active Video Games (AVG), run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 4 inclusion and 3 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 Apr 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Mood State (time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (within 5 minutes after the session)). The study lists 3 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 Apr 2025.