Status:
COMPLETED
PRESENCE 2: Predicting Sedentary Entertainment Choices and Effects
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions:
Obesity
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether playing motion-controlled video games produces low caloric intake and higher caloric expenditure than watching TV or playing traditional video games.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in behaviors and emotions during TV watching and video game playing. Participants will be randomized to either watch TV, play traditional button...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Exclusion
- Not at least a novice video game played (defined as having played games once or twice within the last year)
- Has pre-existing medical condition that precludes physical activity
- Is unable to find transportation to the study center
- Does not agree to be videotaped during the experiment
- Does not agree or is unable to fast for two hours prior to the experiment
- Is pregnant or nursing
- Weighs more than 300 pounds (required by one of the game controllers)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01523795
Start Date
October 1 2010
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
February 1 2012
Active Locations (1)
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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27755