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Virtual reality workout: could a quick VR game sharpen your balance and reflexes?

NCT ID NCT07709065

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Rzeszow Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a short, 20-minute virtual reality climbing game can temporarily affect balance and reaction time in healthy young adults aged 18 to 25. Participants are randomly assigned to either play the VR game or rest quietly. Before and after, their balance and reaction speed are measured using a special platform. The goal is to understand how immersive VR might influence the body's sensory systems and motor control.

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Active substance
a 20-minute virtual reality gamified motor coordination task using the HTC VIVE Cosmos
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that short VR sessions can temporarily improve or alter balance and reaction time in healthy young people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to other groups or real-world settings. The effect may be small or not meaningful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * written informed consent and complete questionnaire completion; * age between 18 and 25 years; * ability to maintain upright standing posture; * non-professional athletic status; * no neurological or psychiatric disorders; * regular use of a phone or computer for at least 1 hour per day; * no medication affecting the nervous system. Exclusion Criteria: * age \<18 or \>25 years; * pregnancy; * disability; * metal implants; * epilepsy; * lack of informed consent; * frequent migraines; * balance disorders; * surgery or injury within the previous 6 months; * uncorrected visual impairment; * skin conditions or allergies preventing device use; * acute illness on the day of testing; * shift work causing circadian rhythm disruption; * prior regular use of VR technology; * claustrophobia or anxiety related to enclosed spaces or simulated movement; and * intensive physical activity within 24 hours prior to testing.

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Healthy young adults

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Rzeszów

    Rzeszów, 35-328, Poland

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