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

NCT ID NCT06170853

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 19 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those between the ages of 10-19, * Having been diagnosed with childhood obesity at least six months ago, * Do not have any other chronic disease, * No psychiatric diagnosis, * No orthopedic problems, * Able to read and write * Can speak Turkish, * No mental, physical or neurological disability, * Residing in the province where the research will be conducted, * Children and children with parental consent to participate in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Childhood obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)

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