Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming

Description

The current project aims to design and implement an 8-week Virtual Reality Adventure Therapy Exergaming (V-RATE) intervention focused on women veterans. A randomized controlled trial using a repeated measure design with a 1-month follow-up assessment will be employed to examine effects on physical and mental health outcomes.

Conditions

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Depression, Cognitive Function, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, Anxiety

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Study overview

The current project aims to design and implement an 8-week Virtual Reality Adventure Therapy Exergaming (V-RATE) intervention focused on women veterans. A randomized controlled trial using a repeated measure design with a 1-month follow-up assessment will be employed to examine effects on physical and mental health outcomes.

Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming (V-RATE) on Veterans' Health Outcomes

Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming

Condition
Physical Activity
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76019

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Are between the ages of 18 and 45
  • 2. Identify as a U.S. military veteran
  • 4. Normal vision (no colorblindness)
  • 1. Unable to walk independently (e.g., use of any mobility assistive device such as brace, wheelchair, cane, crutch, walker, knee scooter)
  • 2. Self-reported joint problem that limits mobility (e.g., arthritis or other condition that would prevent participation) or ongoing orthopedic injury
  • 3. Self-reported pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy
  • 4. Self-reported motor disorder or impaired sense of motion or balance (such as Parkinsonism)
  • 5. Self-reported color blindness
  • 6. Self-reported neurological or cognitive disorder (e.g., TBI, history of seizure)
  • 7. Self-reported cardiac surgery or any ongoing cardiovascular issues preventing participation or physical activity.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

The University of Texas at Arlington,

Study Record Dates

2025-08-31