Virtual Reality Training on Balance, Postural Stability, Mobility and Quality of Life in Obese Patients

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Obesity/Therapy; Obesity (Body Mass Index >30 kg/m2)

Treatments: Other: Virtual Reality plus Balance Exercise Training; Other: Balance Exercise Training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07006870

005842

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study will be to evaluate the effect of adding Virtual reality training to balance exercise program on improving Balance, Postural Stability, mobility and Quality of life in obese patients.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 20 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Participants with 20 to 40 years old,
2. Participants with BMI of 30 to 39.9 kg/m2
3. Absence of neurological disorders i.e.: stroke, ataxia, or parkinsonism.

Exclusion criteria

1. Participants with vestibular or vision problem.
2. Participants with Diabetes mellitus or cardiorespiratory disorders.
3. Participants with severe obesity BMI ≥40.
4. participants at regular physical therapy exercise training program at the last 3 months.
5. Participants who are unable to follow instructions due to personal or cognitive problems.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Virtual reality Plus Balance exerciseTraining Group

Experimental group

Description:

30 patients will receive Virtual reality training in addition to balance exercise program. for 30 minutes, 3 days/ week for 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Balance Exercise Training

Other: Virtual Reality plus Balance Exercise Training

Balance Training Exercise Program

Active Comparator group

Description:

30 patients will receive balance exercise program. for 30 minutes, 3 days/ week for 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Balance Exercise Training