Augmented Reality Location-Based Games on Physical Activity
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40+
SponsorTaipei Medical University
About this trial
This study aims to examine the effects of an augmented reality location-based game intervention on behavioral and psychological factors related to physical activity among middle-aged and older adults. The study adopts a quasi-experimental design, targeting community-dwelling individuals aged 40-59 or 60 and above, who engage in sedentary work patterns exceeding 6 hours daily. Recruitment is scheduled to commence in February 2025 at the Xinyi Health Service Center in Taipei City. Participants will be assigned to either the experimental group or the control group based on enrollment timing. A minimum of 41 participants will be recruited, divided into two experimental groups and two control groups. The experimental group will participate in an augmented reality location-based game featuring different step count goals every two weeks, daily step count reporting, and goal achievement encouragement. The control group will maintain their usual routines without any intervention. The intervention will last for 8 weeks. Research instruments will include a basic demographic questionnaire, the short-form Taiwan Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, the Exercise Motivation and Barriers Scale, blood pressure measurements, and the Quality of Life Scale.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Meet one of the following conditions: middle-aged to senior citizens aged 40 to 59 years old or senior citizens aged 60 years old or older who work more than 6 hours a day in a sedentary lifestyle
Able to walk independently without the use of aids.
Have a smart phone with an application (Pikmin Bloom) that can be installed and can access the Internet and GPS.
Disqualifiers
Patients who have been diagnosed by a doctor as suffering from dementia, mental illness or major diseases.
Those who are unable to do intense exercise as mentioned in the medical advice.
Those who cannot go out for long time, such as family caregivers.
Those who have regular exercise habits: average daily steps over 5,000 steps or 30 minutes of leisure-type physical activity more than 3 times a week.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
AR location-based game
BehavioralThis study aims to utilize the AR location-based game Pikmin Bloom to gradually encourage middle-aged and older adults in the community to develop a habit of walking outdoors. A step goal will be set every two weeks to progressively increase daily walking activity. By integrating the AR game with a LINE chatbot for feedback and engagement, this approach aims to motivate older adults, enhance their willingness to go outside, and increase their daily step count.
Treatment groups
200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Augmented Reality Location-Based GamesExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control armNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
International Physical Activity Questionnaire short-form
It consists of 7 items that ask about physical activity over the last 7 days. These items cover vigorous activities, moderate activities, walking, and sitting (MET-minute/week)
Time frame
Baseline, through study completion, an average of 12 weeks2
Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale
Participants achieved a response if they scored an exercise self-efficacy score between 1 and 10.
Time frame
Baseline, through study completion, an average of 12 weeks3
The Exercise Motivation and Barriers Scale
It typically includes a series of statements related to exercise benefits and barriers. Participants rate their agreement with each statement on a Likert scale (5 strongly agree to 1 strongly disagree)
Time frame
Baseline, through study completion, an average of 12 weeks4
WHO Quality of Life Scale.
A shorter version with 26 questions. The scale evaluates various aspects of life, including physical health, psychological state, social relationships, and environmental factors, scored between 1 and 5.
Time frame
Baseline, through study completion, an average of 12 weeksSecondary outcomes
1
Blood pressure
Electronic blood pressure monitor
Time frame
Baseline, through study completion, an average of 12 weeks2
Body composition
Tanita Body composition monitors
Time frame
Baseline, through study completion, an average of 12 weeksSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov