Virtual Reality Training for Heart Rate Variability and Recovery Heart Rate

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Sedentary Behavior

Treatments: Other: Cycle Ergometer; Other: Virtual Reality Training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06708364

Rec/01894 Javeria Shahzadi

Details and patient eligibility

About

To determine effects of VR training on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Recovery Heart rate (RHR), Rate Pressure Product (RPP) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in sedentary Individuals. Sedentary behavior is a significant public health concern associated with various chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. By elucidating the potential of virtual reality training as an innovative approach to promote physical activity and improve cardiovascular health, this research contributes to addressing the growing burden of sedentary lifestyle-related health conditions.

Full description

Virtual reality (VR) training in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) offers an innovative approach to traditional exercise programs by incorporating enjoyable activities. Utilizing VR enhances cardiopulmonary endurance training and promotes the beneficial effects of CR by engaging patients in fun and challenging activities. This approach aims to increase motivation and adherence to CR over an extended period, resulting in improved mental and physical outcomes compared to conventional CR programs

Enrollment: 46 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Sedentary Individuals (IPAQ-short version) < 3.3 METS daily
• Daily sitting time≤7 hours

Exclusion criteria

• Decline Consent
• Known cases of systemic or Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Obese (Asian BMI) > 29.9
• Any contra-indication to exercise/ Pregnancy

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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46 participants in 2 patient groups

Virtual Reality Training

Experimental group

Description:

Virtual reality training (X-BOX) for 6 weeks

Treatment:

Other: Virtual Reality Training

Cycle Ergometer

Active Comparator group

Description:

Aerobic activity on cycle ergometer for 6 weeks

Treatment:

Other: Cycle Ergometer