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NCT Number: NCT06549140

Effects of an Augmented Reality Exercise Program in Older Adults

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).

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Key information

Conditions

Augmented Reality Exercise Program Control Group Traditional Exercise Program

Age range

60 year–95 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants of both genders
  • 60 years or older
  • Autonomous community-dwelling older adults

Exclusion criteria

  • Neurological disorders
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Health limitations related to exercise participation

Treatment and study plan

Augmented reality exercise program

Other

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).

Traditional exercise program

Other

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).

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical fitness

    Time frame: Testing sessions will occur at baseline, at week 6, at week 13 and at week 18.

    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.

  2. Physical activity

    Time frame: Participants enrolled in exercise programs will be monitored using accelerometry. Individual data will be collected in all exercise sessions (total of 48 sessions).

    Physical activity levels will be measured using accelerometry during each exercise session.

  3. Body composition

    Time frame: Testing sessions will occur at baseline, at week 6, at week 13 and at week 18.

    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.

  4. Cognitive function

    Time frame: The assessment will be conducted at baseline, at week 6, at week 13 and at week 18.

    Participants' cognitive function will be examined through the Cognitive Telephone Screening Instrument and the Mini Mental State Examination.

Secondary outcomes

  1. SF-36 questionnaire

    Time frame: The assessment will be conducted at baseline and at week 13 after the intervention end.

    The SF-36 questionnaire is used to assess the participant's health status of participants. It consists of 36 items that assess physical functioning, physical performance, physical pain, emotional functioning, vitality, mental health, social functioning, and general health. The higher the score, the better the participant's health.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Cíntia França, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

(+351)291209400

Francisco Santos, Mac

CONTACT

[email protected]

(+351)291209400

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade da Madeira

Other

Collaborators

  • Eva Freitas
  • Francisco Santos
  • Hildegardo Noronha
  • Mara Dionísio
  • Paulo Bala
  • Pedro Campos
  • Élvio Rúbio Gouveia

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of an Augmented Reality Exercise Program in Older Adults Physical Fitness and Cognitive Abilities

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 12, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 12, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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