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

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Status: Terminated

Conditions: Obesity

Treatments: Behavioral: Exergaming

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04122950

2019/1082

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 6 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 24 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Defined as overweight/obese for age and sex
• Able to ride a bike for up to 60 minutes

Exclusion criteria

• Known cardiovascular disease
• Taking beta-blockers or anti-arrhythmic drugs
• Other diseases that restrict them from doing High-Intensity Training

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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6 participants in 2 patient groups

Exergaming

Experimental group

Description:

The participants in the Exergaming group will use the PlayPulse exergame for 45 minutes a minimum of two 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

Treatment:

Behavioral: Exergaming

Control

No Intervention group

Description:

Continue with normal daily routine.