CompletedNot Applicable

Augmented Reality Treadmill Walking for Cognitive and Physical Health in Older Adults

Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2024-12-06

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated the feasibility and health effects of using augmented reality (AR) treadmill walking in older adults. Sixty community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 80 years were randomly assigned to either an AR treadmill group or a traditional treadmill group. Both groups participated in supervised walking sessions three times per week for twelve weeks. The study examined changes in mobility, balance, body composition, physiological responses, and participants' perceptions of the AR technology.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 80 years Able to walk independently without assistive devices Cognitively intact and able to follow instructions No prior use of augmented reality (AR) exercise programs within the past 3 months Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with chronic conditions that impair mobility (e.g., cardiovascular disease, severe arthritis) Severe visual or auditory impairments that affect interaction with AR equipment Neurological or psychiatric disorders that may interfere with participation Known susceptibility to motion sickness or discomfort with virtual environments (AR-induced discomfort) Inability to complete the 12-week training protocol or attend scheduled assessments

What they're measuring

Stride Length

Timeframe: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention

Gait Speed

Timeframe: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention

Balance (Timed Up and Go Test)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07074613

SponsorNational Taiwan College of Performing Arts

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-05

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Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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