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Virtual reality workouts put to the test against gaming addiction

NCT ID NCT07718763

Disease control Sponsor: Istanbul Nisantasi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether virtual reality-based aerobic exercise, combined with heart rate biofeedback, can improve physical activity levels and reduce gaming addiction severity in young adults who are heavy gamers. Participants will be randomly assigned to either VR-based or traditional aerobic exercise for eight weeks. The study measures changes in physical activity, functional capacity, muscle strength, and gaming addiction scores.

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Active substance
virtual reality-based aerobic exercise with physiological biofeedback
What this could lead to
If effective, VR-based exercise could offer a more engaging way to boost physical activity and reduce gaming addiction risk in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants. The VR intervention may not prove superior to traditional exercise, and results may not generalize.

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Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 34 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Other sponsor

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Young adults within the eligible age range specified in the study protocol. * Currently enrolled as a university student. * Playing online digital games for at least 2 hours per day. * Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF) score ≥32. * Apparently healthy with no diagnosed chronic disease. * Able to participate in moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. * Willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, or other medical conditions that may interfere with safe participation in exercise. * Use of medications that may affect exercise performance or physiological responses. * History of injury or surgery within the previous 6 months that may limit physical activity. * Contraindications to aerobic exercise or virtual reality use. * Inability to complete the study procedures or refusal to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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Internet Addiction Disorder Motor Activity

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Internet gaming disorder

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