Virtual reality exercise games for office worker health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if playing immersive virtual reality exercise games for 12 weeks can improve heart and metabolic health in office workers. You would need to play the games regularly and be willing to stick with the program.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 64 years old.
- Be able to stand and exercise.
- No history of heart disease, cancer, or dementia.
- Interested in playing virtual reality exercise games.
- Willing to follow a 12-week exercise game program.
- Not already doing more than 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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