AR glasses make exercise fun for obese teens – but does it work?

NCT ID NCT06170853

Completed Disease control Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether exercising with augmented reality (AR) glasses for 12 weeks could improve metabolic health and body measurements in 20 obese adolescents aged 10-19. Half the teens used AR glasses during moderate exercise three times a week, while the other half served as a control group. Researchers measured changes in blood markers like leptin and irisin, as well as body mass index.

What this could mean

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Active substance: exercise with augmented reality glasses
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, engaging way to help obese teenagers improve their metabolic health and body measurements.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The effect of the AR glasses themselves may be minimal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erciyes University

Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)

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