Clinical trials: Gaming
Physical Disability
Use of Adapted Controllers for Active Video Gaming in People With Physical Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of off-the-shelf (OTS) and adapted game controllers on quality of game play, enjoyment, and energy expenditure during active video gaming in persons with mobility…
- Trial name
- NCT02994199
- Testing
- Active video gaming
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Scoliosis
A Postural Study Comparing Sitting on the Floor Versus Sitting in a Chair While Playing Video Games.
To determine if sitting in a chair or sitting on the floor lends itself to better posture while playing video games.
- Trial name
- NCT01163955
- Testing
- Time to fatigue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glinn and Giordano Physical Therapy
Down's Syndrome, Fine Motor Skills
Effect of Virtual Video Reality Gaming on Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down's Syndrome
Down's syndrome is genetic disorder caused by trisomy 21. Children with Down's syndrome are characterized by awkward movements, gait, increased flexibility of joints, timing of mastering of basic skills, under development of fine…
- Trial name
- NCT05392322
- Testing
- Self-help skills, Virtual video reality gaming
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Physical Activity, Serious Game
BOOSTH: Promoting Physical Activity in Primary Schools in Combination With Serious Gaming
Physical inactivity is considered to be one of the ten principal risk factors for death worldwide. Children need to perform one hour of daily moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity whereof at least twice a week these…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Serious Game, Child Behavior, School Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT03440580
- Testing
- BOOSTH
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 713 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Internet Gaming Disorder, Internet Addiction
Family Centered Treatment for Problematic Gaming and Excessive Screen Use
The general increase in screen time as a time-consuming leisure activity among children and youth has been a puzzle to the adult world.
- Trial name
- NCT06098807
- Testing
- Family Centered Treatment for Problematic Gaming and Excessive Screen Use
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Balance and Walking in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of short-term (3 days/week for 2 weeks) Virtual Reality (VR) active video gaming intervention on static and dynamic balance, versus traditional balance training exercises…
- Trial name
- NCT06023563
- Testing
- Virtual reality active video gaming using Nintendo switch sports, Standard physical therapy balance exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Child Malnutrition, Behavior, Maternal
Mobile Gaming App to Improve Child Nutrition in Nigeria
Undernutrition among children born to teenage mothers deserves urgent attention in Nigeria, where 27.2% of girls (15-19 years) living in rural areas have begun childbearing.
- Trial name
- NCT05181293
- Testing
- Mobile Gaming App for Nutrition Intervention
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Internet Gaming Disorder, Social Media Addiction
Chatbot Intervention to Reduce Common Digital Addictions, Sedentary Behaviors and Mental Distress Among Adolescents
The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of a secondary low-intensity stage of change (SoC) and motivational interviewing (MI)-based Chatbot-assisted intervention in reducing digital addictions in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT06821373
- Testing
- Chatbot, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Amblyopia, Ocular Motility Disorders
A New Approach to Vision Therapy Based on Naturalistic 3-D Computer Gaming
The research team will execute two concurrent studies within a common framework. The first will compare iCare to standard of care occlusion therapy (patching) for amblyopia in patients ages 4 to 18 (inclusive).
- Trial name
- ICARE (NCT03066063)
- Testing
- iCare, Amblyopia standard of Care, CI standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Barron Associates, Inc.
Rett Syndrome
Measuring Impact of Computer Gaming on Arm Use in Rett Syndrome
Using a tele-research approach, we will recruit, enroll, guide and support carers and participants to engage in computer based activities (modified virtual reality) with the primary outcome of reducing stereotypies and increasing…
- Trial name
- NCT05012475
- Testing
- Modified Virtual Reality Gaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Internet Gaming Disorder
Collective Motivational Interviewing (CMI) for Adolescents With Internet Gaming Disorder
The present study examines the efficacy of CMI in reducing adolescent IGD symptoms and enhancing social support given by CSOs among adolescents with high risk of IGD (probable IGD cases screened positive by validated tools).
- Trial name
- NCT05917977
- Testing
- Collective Motivational Interviewing plus Education Materials, Control group (Education Materials)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong College of Technology
Physical Activity, Serious Game
BOOSTH: Serious Gaming in Combination With Physical Activity Promotion
Physical inactivity is considered to be one of the ten principal risk factors for death worldwide. Children need to perform one hour of daily moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity whereof at least twice a week these…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Serious Game, Childhood Obesity, Overweight and Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03435575
- Testing
- Boosth
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Cognition, Mood
Investigation on the Chronic Effects of Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) on Cognitive Function, Mood and Gaming Performance in Young, Healthy, Action Video Gamers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily supplementation with a Nepalese Pepper Extract (Zanthoxylum Armatum, ZA) can improve cognitive performance and gaming performance in action video gamers aged 16 to 39, when…
- Conditions
- Cognition, Mood, Gaming Performance, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07752329
- Testing
- Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) extract 275mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Childhood Obesity
Gaming Technology to Encourage Healthy Weight and Activity in Youth
The goal of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of exergaming (i.e. video gaming that involves physical activity) to reduce adiposity in overweight and obese children.
- Trial name
- GameSquad (NCT02560493)
- Testing
- Exergaming Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Friedreich Ataxia
Digital Outcome Assessment Using AI Active Gaming and Motion Capture in Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited condition that progressively affects balance, coordination, and walking. Clinical trials of new FA treatments rely largely on standard clinical rating scales, but these can be tiring…
- Trial name
- STEP-OUT FA (NCT07731971)
- Testing
- Laboratory validation session (VSimulator), Home-based active gaming assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Pathological Gambling, Internet Gaming Disorder
Treatment Study for Problematic Gaming and Gambling
The aim of the study is twofold: 1) to evaluate an Relaps Prevention(RP) treatment for Problematic Gaming (PG) and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) patients recruited from child and youth psychiatry (CAP) clinics and 2) to test…
- Trial name
- NCT05506384
- Testing
- Relaps Preventions Therapy, Treatment as usual
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Motor Activity
Estimating Energy Expenditure in Active Video Gaming Compared to Unstructured, Outdoor Play in Children
The increasing use of sedentary screen-based activities (SBAs) has been most recently blamed for children and adolescents' lack of engagement in physical activity (PA).
- Trial name
- NCT01430715
- Testing
- Active vido games and outdoor play
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Cerebral Palsy
Telehealth Virtual Reality Gaming on Cardiometabolic Health Among Youth With Cerebral Palsy
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the preliminary efficacy of 12-weeks of home-based exercise using consumer available virtual reality gaming technology, compared with a 12 week wait-list control group.
- Trial name
- NCT05336227
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Disability Physical
Group-Based Online Virtual Reality Gaming to Improve Mental Health Among Children With Physical Disabilities
COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the mental health of many children with physical disabilities. This project aims to test the potential effects of an online multiplayer virtual reality group-based, active video game program…
- Trial name
- NCT05259462
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mental Health Issue
The Relationship Between Internet-use Behavior and Mental Health in Youth
Introduction: WHO defines youth as 15-24 years age group. At this stage, the brain is still under development, with high impulsiveness, being fond of stimulation and yearning for peer life.
- Trial name
- NCT06284551
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital