Virtual reality exercise for young adults at risk of gaming addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercise can help young adults who spend a lot of time gaming. It aims to see if this fun, active approach can reduce gaming addiction risk and improve well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are a young adult (age range will be confirmed when you talk to the study team).
- You are currently a university student.
- You play online digital games for at least 2 hours every day.
- You have a score of 32 or higher on a questionnaire about gaming habits (the study team will check this).
- You are generally healthy and can do moderate exercise like brisk walking.
- You are willing to try virtual reality exercise and sign a consent form.
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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