Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 20Years - 55Years
All Genders
NCT06777927

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

On this page

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

Age: 20Years - 55Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

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
Not Eligible

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

AI-Screening

AI-Powered Screening

Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility

1
2
3
+1

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Foundation University

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan, 44000

Actively Recruiting

Loading map...

Research Team

S

Sana Bashir, MS-CPPT

CONTACT

I

Imran Amjad, PhD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

3

Not the Right Trial for You?

Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Already have an account? Log in here