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Effects of Exercise and Virtual Reality on Depression

Effects of Exercise With Virtual Reality on Females and Males With or Without Depression

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Adults (males and females) above the age of 18 yrs will be recruited to determine if they have symptoms of depression based on a questionnaire (Center for Epidemiologic Studies - Depression Scale (CES-D)."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests how riding a stationary exercise bike while using virtual reality affects mood. It is for adults who are not very active, with or without signs of depression.

This study is evaluating the effects of riding on a cycle ergometer while experiencing virtual reality to determine its effect on mood.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Men and women older than 18.
  • With or without signs of depression.
  • Do less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
  • Have normal vision and no color blindness.
  • Have no physical conditions, such as needing help to walk.

Who can't join

  • Younger than 18 or older than 65.
  • Pregnant.
  • Have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
  • Have a leg injury.
  • Have heart problems.
  • Have a history of asthma.
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) over 30. BMI is a measure based on height and weight.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females over the age of 18 years * With or without symptoms of depression * Physically inactive or sedentary (less than 30 minutes per day) * Normal vision and no color blindness * No physical disorders such as walking with assistance Exclusion Criteria: * Below the age of 18 years or over 65 years, * Women who are pregnant * Individuals who have been diagnosed with mental disorders * Individuals with leg injuries * Individuals with cardiac problems * Individuals with a history of asthma * Individuals with a body mass index over 30.

Study sites (1)

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