Virtual reality exercise study for sedentary adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if watching a virtual reality (VR) exercise video can give some of the same health benefits as real exercise. It might help people who are not active now and have slightly high blood sugar or blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are not currently exercising regularly
- Your HbA1c (a blood sugar test) is between 5.7% and 6.4%, or your fasting blood sugar is between 100 and 125 mg/dL
- Your blood pressure is below 160/110 mmHg
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or lower
- You are not taking beta-blockers or SSRIs medications
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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