Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise and High-intensity Interval Exercise With Immersive Virtual Reality
Analysis of the Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise and High-intensity Interval Exercise, With and Without the Simultaneous Application of Immersive Virtual Reality
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Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the acute effects at the cardiovascular (heart rate, blood pressure) and physiological (lactate) levels, as well as the perception of effort and fatigue, of four exercise modalities, one based on the traditional aerobic training methodology, another based on high-intensity interval training (HIIT), another consisting of aerobic exercise performed in conjunction with an immersive virtual reality (VR) application, and a last one consisting of exercise with HIIT-type parameters but also performed in conjunction with an immersive VR application. All participants will complete one session of each of the four exercise modalities, analyzing the variables studied in each for subsequent analysis and comparison.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2026
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 22, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 3, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 25, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2027
June 10, 2026
June 1, 2026
1.3 years
July 22, 2025
June 8, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Blood lactate
Analysis of blood lactate concentration
During the 5 minutes after finishing the exercise session of each intervention modality (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 from the start of the study)
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Heart rate pattern
During each exercise session (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 from the start of the study)
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure
During the 5 minutes after finishing the exercise session of each intervention modality (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 from the start of the study)
Perception of effort
During the first minute after finishing the exercise session of each intervention modality (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 from the start of the study)
Perception of fatigue
During the first minute after finishing the exercise session of each intervention modality (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 from the start of the study)
Physical performance
During the 5 minutes after finishing the exercise session of each intervention modality (Days 1, 8, 15 and 22 from the start of the study)
Study Arms (4)
Traditional aerobic exercise
EXPERIMENTALHigh-intensity interval training
EXPERIMENTALA single session of exercise
Aerobic exercise applied with reality virtual
EXPERIMENTALA single session of exercise
High-intensity interval training applied with virtual reality
EXPERIMENTALA single session of exercise
Interventions
5 minutes of warm-up at increasing intensity up to 60% of maximum heart rate (HRmax) + 20 minutes between 60-80% of HRmax + 5 minutes of cool-down at decreasing intensity (30-60% HRmax)
5 minutes warm-up at increasing intensity up to 60% maximum heart rate (HRmax) + 20 minutes main part consisting of 10 repetitions of the combination of 1 minute at 75-90% HRmax and 2 minutes of active rest with light pedaling (50% HRmax) + 5 minutes cool-down at decreasing intensity (30-60% HRmax)
5 minutes of warm-up at increasing intensity up to 60% Maximum heart rate (HRmax) + 20 minutes between 60-80% of HRmax + 5 minutes of cooling at decreasing intensity (30-60% HRmax), with the use of virtual reality glasses and an immersive virtual reality application
5 minutes warm-up at increasing intensity up to 60% Maximum heart rate (HRmax) + 20 minutes main part consisting of 10 repetitions of the combination of 1 minute at 75-90% HRmax and 2 minutes of active rest with light pedaling (50% HRmax) + 5 minutes cool-down at decreasing intensity (30-60% HRmax), with the use of virtual reality glasses for an immersive virtual reality application
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Healthy people between 18 and 35 years old
You may not qualify if:
- Current or recent injury that affects training
- Condition that prevents exercise (decompensated heart disease, decompensated respiratory disease, significant mobility difficulties, etc.)
- Visual problems that prevent exercise with virtual reality headsets
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia
Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Adrian Escriche-Escuder, PhD
University of Valencia
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 22, 2025
First Posted
August 3, 2025
Study Start
February 25, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
June 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 1, 2027
Last Updated
June 10, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06