Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Regular Training in the ExerCube - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
- Enrollment
- 43
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes from baseline in maximum oxygen consumption at week 8
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized control trial aims to compare the effects of a regular exergame-based intervention and a regular moderate-intensity endurance exercise in healthy individuals. The main questions it aims to answer are:
• Is regular exergame-based training an effective intervention to improve different health and performance parameters in healthy adults? Can the exergaming intervention improve health and performance parameters similar to a moderate-intensity endurance exercise intervention? Throughout the intervention period (8 weeks), participants will participate in regular training sessions (3x/week) in an exergame called the ExerCube.
Researchers will compare the effects to a control group who participates in regular (3x/week) moderate-intensity endurance exercise to see if the exergaming intervention induces similar effects on health and performance parameters.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy female and male adults
- •Aged 18-60 years
- •Free from acute and chronic diseases
- •Free from movement restrictions or injuries to the musculoskeletal system
- •Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Underlying health condition that could compromise the safety of the physical exercise
- •Were taking cardiovascular medications
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes from baseline in maximum oxygen consumption at week 8
Time Frame: Baseline and week 8
Maximum oxygen consumption will be obtained during a cardiopulmonary exercise test on a bicycle ergometer using a validated metabolic cart.
Secondary Outcomes
- Changes from baseline in pulse wave velocity at week 8(Baseline and week 8)
- Changes from baseline in systolic blood pressure at week 8(Baseline and week 8)
- Changes from baseline in diastolic blood pressure at week 8(Baseline and week 8)