Effects of an Augmented Reality Exercise Program in Older Adults
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Brief Summary
This research aims to examine the effects of an augmented reality (AR) exercise program on physical fitness (cardiorespiratory capacity, strength, balance, agility, and flexibility) and cognitive function (reaction time, decision-making, and memory).
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 8, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 12, 2024
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2025
CompletedAugust 12, 2024
July 1, 2024
1 month
August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Physical fitness
Physical fitness will be assessed using the fitness test battery proposed by Rikli \& Jones (1999), including: 30-s chair stand test to assess lower-body strength, arm curl test to evaluate upper-body strength, back scratch test to examine upper-body flexibility, chair seat and reach test to assess lower-body flexibility, 8-foot up-and-go test to assess agility and dynamic balance, and the 6-min walk test to evaluate aerobic endurance.
Testing sessions will occur at baseline, at week 6, at week 13 and at week 18.
Physical activity
Physical activity levels will be measured using accelerometry during each exercise session.
Participants enrolled in exercise programs will be monitored using accelerometry. Individual data will be collected in all exercise sessions (total of 48 sessions).
Body composition
Body composition will be evaluated using the InBody 770, which allows a hand-to-foot biolectrical analysis. Bodyweight, body fat percentage, and fat-free mass will be used for analysis.
Testing sessions will occur at baseline, at week 6, at week 13 and at week 18.
Cognitive function
Participants' cognitive function will be examined through the Cognitive Telephone Screening Instrument and the Mini Mental State Examination.
The assessment will be conducted at baseline, at week 6, at week 13 and at week 18.
Secondary Outcomes (1)
SF-36 questionnaire
The assessment will be conducted at baseline and at week 13 after the intervention end.
Study Arms (3)
Control group
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants were not enrolled in organized exercise programs during the study (12 weeks).
Traditional exercise program
EXPERIMENTALParticipants enrolled in a traditional organized exercise program (group sessions) based on two weekly sessions of 45 to 60 minutes each for 12 weeks. These sessions are supervised by sports and exercise professionals, targeting physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory capacity, strength, balance, agility, and flexibility) and cognitive function (reaction time and decision-making).
Augmented reality exercise program
EXPERIMENTALParticipants enrolled in an organized exercise program based on two weekly sessions of 45 to 60 minutes each for 12 weeks: one traditional session (group session) and one augmented reality (AR) session (individual session), both supervised by sports and exercise professionals. The AR session was designed to provide a full exercise session targeting physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory capacity, strength, balance, agility, and flexibility) and cognitive function (reaction time, decision-making, and memory).
Interventions
Participants enrolled in an organized exercise program based on two weekly sessions of 45 to 60 minutes each for 12 weeks: one traditional session (group session) and one augmented reality (AR) session (individual session), both supervised by sports and exercise professionals. The AR session was designed to provide an entire exercise session targeting physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory capacity, strength, balance, agility, and flexibility) and cognitive function (reaction time, decision-making, and memory).
Participants enrolled in a traditional organized exercise program (group sessions) based on two weekly sessions of 45 to 60 minutes each for 12 weeks. These sessions are supervised by sports and exercise professionals, targeting physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory capacity, strength, balance, agility, and flexibility) and cognitive function (reaction time and decision-making).
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Participants of both genders
- years or older
- Autonomous community-dwelling older adults
You may not qualify if:
- Neurological disorders
- Cognitive impairment
- Health limitations related to exercise participation
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Universidade da Madeiralead
- Élvio Rúbio Gouveiacollaborator
- Hildegardo Noronhacollaborator
- Francisco Santoscollaborator
- Mara Dionísiocollaborator
- Eva Freitascollaborator
- Pedro Camposcollaborator
- Paulo Balacollaborator
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Élvio Gouveia, PhD
University of Madeira
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr. Cíntia França
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 8, 2024
First Posted
August 12, 2024
Study Start
January 1, 2025
Primary Completion
February 1, 2025
Study Completion
April 1, 2025
Last Updated
August 12, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-07