Structured Wii Aerobic Protocol on Reaction Time and Pulmonary Functions in Over Weight School- Aged Children

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age10-15
SponsorAl-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

About this trial

Childhood overweight have emerged as major global health concerns and are linked to lower pulmonary functions and reaction time levels among school-aged children. Although exercise, particularly multicomponent training, effectively improves pulmonary functions, maintaining exercise adherence in children with overweight remains a significant challenge. As a result, there is a need for more engaging and motivating exercise options for this group, and active structured wii protocol, which involve full-body movement and boost energy expenditure, have been suggested as a promising alternative..

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

School age children 10-15 years.

Both gender.

Diagnosed with over weight with Body mass index (BMI) is at or above the 85th percentile but less than 95th percentile for age , gender and height.

All participants and parents/guardians were familiar with possible risks associated with the experimental procedures and signed a consent form to participate in the study.

Disqualifiers

Dysfunction restricting activity, such as neurological disorders.

Pulmonary disorders such as COPD and malignancy.

Unstable vital signs.

Orthopedic problems such as scoliosis and kyphosis.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • The Nintendo Wii Fit operates on the Wii system, produced by Nintendo Co., Ltd, based in Kyoto, Japan.
  • Chest physical therapy and diet therapy

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups