Augmented reality game for physical activity in sedentary adults
This trial tests if a phone game called Pikmin Bloom (which uses augmented reality) can help people who sit a lot at work become more active. You would play the game for a short time to see if it encourages more walking.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years or older and work sitting down for more than 6 hours each day.
- You can walk on your own without needing a cane or walker.
- You own a smartphone that can run the Pikmin Bloom game and use the internet and GPS.
- You don't have dementia, a serious mental illness, or a major disease.
- You are not currently very active – for example, you walk fewer than 5,000 steps per day on average.
- You are willing to try using the Pikmin Bloom game for 2 days.
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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