Virtual reality games may sharpen teen reflexes
NCT ID NCT07655999
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study explores whether a virtual reality training program can improve reaction times and cognitive processing in secondary school students. About 24 male handball players aged 12 to 15 will either complete an 8-week immersive VR eye-hand coordination program or continue their usual activities. Researchers will measure visual and auditory reaction times and cognitive speed before and after the program to see if VR training offers any benefits.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Immersive virtual reality eye-hand coordination training (Rezzil Player exergame)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a new, engaging way to boost reaction speed and cognitive skills in adolescents through virtual reality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training may not lead to lasting improvements outside the virtual environment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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12 to 15 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 12 and 15 years of age * Being a male handball player * Having at least one year of handball experience * Not participating in any other organized competitive sport. Exclusion Criteria: -.The exclusion criteria included diagnosed neurological disorders, fear or intolerance of using virtual reality headsets, and diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders or injuries.
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Locations
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Club de Balonmano Teucro
Pontevedra, Pontevedra, 36003, Spain