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NCT Number: NCT02888314

Pokemon Go and Physical Activity

The goal of this study to evaluate the association between Pokemon Go and physical activity through a survey among Pokemon Go players.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Motor Activity

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

About this study

Pokemon Go is a location-based reality mobile game for iOS and Android devices developed by Niantic. Making use of GPS and the camera of compatible devices, the game allows players to capture virtual creatures, called Pokemon, who appear on cellphone screens as though in the real world. In order to search and capture the Pokemon, the players needs to go out and become more active. For this reason, the game has great potential to promote physical activity. Nevertheless, there has no study evaluating the potential impact of Pokemon Go on physical activity. The investigator proposes a retrospective online survey. Participants are instructed to enter data of their daily physical activity as reported in iPhone Health App. Number of "Steps" and % greater than 10,000 steps/day will be compared before and after installing the Pokemon Go app.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects who use iPhone and have played Pokemon Go before July 31, 2016 and agree to consent to participate in the survey

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects who do not use iPhone
  • Have not played Pokemon Go before July 31, 2016
  • Unable to provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Average number of steps per day

    Time frame: Between June 15 and July 31, 2016

    Number of steps as reported on the iPhone Health app

  2. Change in number of steps after Pokemon Go

    Time frame: From June 15 to July 31, 2016, assessed up to 6 weeks

    Differences in number of steps per day before and after Pokemon Go

Secondary outcomes

  1. Greater than 10,000 steps per day

    Time frame: Between June 15 and July 31, 2016

    Percent of days in which subjects reached greater than 10,000 steps/day

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Duke University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Pokemon Go and Physical Activity Online Survey

Acronym: Pokemon

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 5, 2016
Registry last updated
Oct 7, 2016

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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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