Effects of Augmented Reality on Humans

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Physical Activity; Mental Status Change
• Interventions: Device: Tasks

• Registration Number: NCT03312790
• Lead Sponsor: University of Burgundy

Brief Summary

Nowadays, augmented reality (AR) has gained attention but little is known concerning its repercussion in individuals when considering some mental and physiological aspects. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of AR glasses on some cognitive and physiological functions in an attempt to determine its safety for workers.

Detailed Description

Twelve volunteers were tested during two separate randomized sessions: one with AR glasses (ARGlass) and one in normal condition (Normal). Participants had two perform different tasks of a 90 minutes total duration. Before, during and after these tasks, two feet balance, one foot balance, precision balance, stroop and memory tests were performed. Also, heart rate and electromyographic activity of some muscles were recorded. Finally a survey was filled to determine, for example fatigue, pain or comfort.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-02-15
• Study Completion: 2017-03-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-06-13
• Status Verified: 2017-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-10-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-10-12
• Study First Posted: 2017-10-18
• Last Update Posted: 2017-10-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

• healthy
• BMI < 27
• physically active
• informed consent written form

Exclusion Criteria

• in-habitual fatigue
• taking drugs and alcohol more than twice a day
• potential psychomotor disease
• injury in the preceding 3 months
• no healthcare

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Real condition	Tasks	Same tasks than augmented reality realized in normal/real condition
augmented reality device	Tasks	Tasks realized using augmented reality device

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Voluntary activation using electromyography of upper and lower limb muscles	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	The mean electromyographic activity of trapezius, deltoideus, biceps brachii, latissimus dorsi, soleus and tibialis anterior muscles will be measured using surface electrodes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Balance	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	Two feet, one foot and precision tasks balance (center of pressure displacement)
subjective pain perception	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	pain perceived (visual analogic scale) and the location if some pain sensation
Memory	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	5 words memory test
subjective fatigue perception	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	perceived fatigue (visual analogic scale) and the location in case of fatigue feeling
attention	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	Stroop test
Heart rate	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	Heart rate during the different tasks and test session
subjective perceived exertion	Measured just before and immediately after every 30 minutes series (repeated three times)	difficulty of the tasks using a visual analogic scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre d'Expertise de la Performance - Université de Bourgogne; 🇫🇷 Dijon, France