NCT04122950

Exergaming to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight/Obese Children and Adolescents

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 6 (actual)
• Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 10 Years – 24 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of regular exergaming for 8 weeks in 24 overweight/obese children and adolescents (10-17 years) on maximal aerobic fitness (VO2max) and physical activity levels measured before and after (8 weeks) intervention period, and in addition at follow-up (12 weeks). We also wish to investigate the effects on markers of cardio metabolic health and body composition, measured at baseline, 8 weeks and 12 weeks follow-up. Also, the participants gaming frequency will be registered throughout the 8 week period, as well as during the follow-up between 8 and 12 weeks. Aim of this study is to investigate if access to this game can provide health benefits for overweight/obese children and adolescents.

Conditions

• Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Exergaming	The participants in the Exergaming group will use the PlayPulse exergame for 45 minutes a minimum of three times per week for 8 weeks. Between 8 and 12 weeks the exergaming group will be provided with free access to the exergame but without the two mandatory exergaming sessions

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-02-24
• Primary completion: 2022-03-28
• Completion: 2022-03-28
• First posted: 2019-10-10
• Last updated: 2022-04-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Norway