Actively Recruiting
Exergaming Training Among Hypertensive Patients
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-01-23
81
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
41 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Since Hypertension affects all body systems and importantly postural balance control. So, the evidence indicates a strong link and connection between balance and hypertension through somatosensory, visual, vestibular, musculoskeletal, and CNS integration of inputs from both peripheral and motor systems. Therefore, to fill this gap of how much balance and each of its aspects/components are affected, this study will be done for a detailed examination of this genuine integration and clinical interaction among hypertensive with game-based techniques on all three balance components (concerning Intensity, frequency, duration and dosage of VRET). Secondly, on the other hand (CR) programs, have shown very low compliance with recommended Physical Activity, which is why; by utilising this alternative, Virtual reality exergaming can be used as a quick, appropriate and equivalent alternative to traditional exercise programs. Also, in future, it could be suggested with promising effects in the provision of engaging, goal-oriented training for patients with hypertensive besides a sound, economical and clinically beneficial alternative to traditional Cardiac Rehabilitation. Finally, by exploring detailed clinical integration of Postural Balance with Hypertension using Virtual Reality the study will be able to highlight hypertension as a potent risk factor for future impaired balance and risks of falls. Thereby, hypertension's early identification (considering all biological, psychological, and social factors) and prevention may avert hypertensive to future debilitating complications and outcomes as a result of it.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Exergaming Training Among Hypertensive Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of community-dwelling controlled hypertension (Stage 1 or Stage 2) with medical referral for physiotherapeutic treatment
- Any race or gender aged 20 years or older
- No history of orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary, psychological disorders, or cognitive impairments
- No physical activity performed in the previous three months
You will not qualify if you...
- Grade III or IV heart failure per New York Heart Association classification
- Recent acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, acute pericarditis, pulmonary hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, hypertensive crises, uncontrolled hypertension, or pregnancy
- Missing three consecutive intervention sessions
- Severe cognitive deficits preventing understanding of protocols and questionnaires
- Pain or dizziness when walking or standing
- Contraindications to treadmill walking or virtual reality gaming
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan, 44000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Sana Bashir, MS-CPPT
CONTACT
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Imran Amjad, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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