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NCT Number: NCT03312790

Effects of Augmented Reality on Humans

Nowadays, augmented reality (AR) has gained attention but little is known concerning its repercussion in individuals when considering some mental and physiological aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of AR glasses on some cognitive and physiological functions in an attempt to determine its safety for workers.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Fatigue Mental Status Change Motor Activity Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Centre d'Expertise de la Performance - Université de Bourgogne

Dijon, 27877, France

About this study

Twelve volunteers were tested during two separate randomized sessions: one with AR glasses (ARGlass) and one in normal condition (Normal). Participants had two perform different tasks of a 90 minutes total duration. Before, during and after these tasks, two feet balance, one foot balance, precision balance, stroop and memory tests were performed. Also, heart rate and electromyographic activity of some muscles were recorded. Finally a survey was filled to determine, for example fatigue, pain or comfort.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy
  • BMI < 27
  • physically active
  • informed consent written form

Exclusion criteria

  • in-habitual fatigue
  • taking drugs and alcohol more than twice a day
  • potential psychomotor disease
  • injury in the preceding 3 months
  • no healthcare

Treatment and study plan

Tasks

Device

Augmented reality device Real condition

Other names: Workers tasks

Primary outcomes

  1. Voluntary activation using electromyography of upper and lower limb muscles

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    The mean electromyographic activity of trapezius, deltoideus, biceps brachii, latissimus dorsi, soleus and tibialis anterior muscles will be measured using surface electrodes

Secondary outcomes

  1. Heart rate

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    Heart rate during the different tasks and test session

  2. Balance

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    Two feet, one foot and precision tasks balance (center of pressure displacement)

  3. Memory

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    5 words memory test

  4. attention

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    Stroop test

  5. subjective perceived exertion

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    difficulty of the tasks using a visual analogic scale

  6. subjective pain perception

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    pain perceived (visual analogic scale) and the location if some pain sensation

  7. subjective fatigue perception

    Time frame: Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)

    perceived fatigue (visual analogic scale) and the location in case of fatigue feeling

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Burgundy

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Augmented Reality Glasses on Muscle Activity, Balance, Physical and Mental Fatigue

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Oct 18, 2017
Registry last updated
Oct 18, 2017

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