Reducing Anxiety During Virtual Reality Kayaking in Youth With Intellectual Disabilities. (NCT07760584) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Reducing Anxiety During Virtual Reality Kayaking in Youth With Intellectual Disabilities.
Poland72 participantsStarted 2026-06-30
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a physical warm-up can lower anxiety during virtual reality (VR) games in youth with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. VR is a fun and modern technology, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming for new users. This study takes place during a summer sports camp to see how we can make VR more comfortable and enjoyable.
The main question it aims to answer is: Does using real-world props, like a paddle or a real kayak, before and during a VR game lower feelings of anxiety?
Researchers will compare playing the VR game with no special props to playing with kayak props. This will help us see if touching and feeling real physical items helps participants feel calmer before putting on the VR headset.
Participants will:
1. Answer a short survey about their feelings before the game.
2. Complete a short, safe physical warm-up with trained instructors.
3. Play a VR kayaking game while sitting on a cushion or in a real kayak.
4. Wear a life jacket to make the experience feel more real.
5. Answer a short survey about their feelings right after the game
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mild to moderate intellectual disability.
* Age within the specified range (adolescents / youth).
* Participants of a summer sports camp.
* Ability to understand instructions and participate in the VR kayaking session.
* Signed informed consent from parents or legal guardians, and assent from the participant.
* No virtual reality (VR) experience before the study.
* No psychotropic medicines.
* Lack of long-term injuries and fresh injuries.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe intellectual disability preventing completion of the evaluation tasks.
* History of severe motion sickness, epilepsy, or uncorrected visual impairments incompatible with virtual reality headset use.
* Medical or physical conditions that contraindicate participation in physical warm-ups or exergaming.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in State Anxiety Score
Timeframe: Pre-intervention (baseline, immediately before the warm-up) and post-intervention (immediately after the VR session, approx. 15-20 minutes later).