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Effects of Exercise and Virtual Reality on Depression

ConditionSymptoms of Depression
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorThe University of Texas at Arlington

About this trial

This study is evaluating the effects of riding on a cycle ergometer while experiencing virtual reality to determine its effect on mood.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Males and females over the age of 18 years

With or without symptoms of depression

Physically inactive or sedentary (less than 30 minutes per day)

Normal vision and no color blindness

Disqualifiers

Below the age of 18 years or over 65 years,

Women who are pregnant

Individuals who have been diagnosed with mental disorders

Individuals with leg injuries

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Exercise and virtual reality

    Device

    Riding a cycle ergometer while experiencing virtual reality

  • Riding a cycle ergometer

    Other intervention

    Riding on a cycle ergometer without experiencing virtual reality

Treatment groups

200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Cycle Ergometer and Virtual RealityExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Cycle ErgometerExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Beck Depression Inventory Scale of Measurement

Assessment of symptoms of depression pre and post-intervention cycle exercise. The Beck Depression Inventory is a 21-item, multiple-choice, self-report survey that measures characteristic attitudes and symptoms of depression. The score range is 0-63. The higher the score the more severe the depression. Scores above 41 are considered "extreme depression."

Time frame
5 minutes
2

Spatial Working Memory (SWM)

A measure of the key aspects of working memory and storage of information over short periods of time.

Time frame
8 minutes
3

Neuropsychological Outcomes: Motor Screen Tasks (MOT)

MOT provides a general indication that psychomotor function is intact enough to proceed with more sophisticated cognitive testing:

Time frame
3 minutes

Secondary outcomes

1

Neuropsychological Outcomes: MOT Mean Latency, MOT Total Correct, and MOT Total Errors

This test is a general assessment of whether there are sensorimotor deficits or lack of comprehension. Outcome is measured by reaction time in milliseconds of the participant reaching out and touching the "X" correctly (in the middle of the X) on the tablet in response to the stimulus. The maximum score is 6000 milliseconds. The number of total correct touches and total errors in not touching correctly out of 10 are recorded. Ex: MOT mean latency = 927.9 ml +/- 131.43 ms; MOT Total Correct = 10; MOT Total Errors = 0.

Time frame
10 minutes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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The University of Texas at Arlington

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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