RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06777927

Exergaming Training Among Hypertensive Patients

Effects of Exergaming Training on Balance Among Hypertensive Patients


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

81 participants

Start Date

Jan 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether interactive video game exercise (exergaming) can help people with high blood pressure lower their blood pressure and improve their overall fitness. Participants will play active video games as a form of physical therapy, and researchers will track the health effects over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with controlled Stage 1 or Stage 2 high blood pressure (hypertension) - You have a medical referral for physiotherapy - You are 20 years of age or older, any gender or race - You have not exercised regularly in the past three months - You do not have neurological, orthopedic, lung, or psychological conditions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV) - You recently had a heart attack, stroke, or serious cardiac event - You have uncontrolled or very severe high blood pressure - You have conditions that prevent safe exercise participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERExercise

The participants would be playing exergames using XBOX-360 Kinect. Multiple games would be selected for the participants to play. The player would be upgraded to next levels of games after completing the initial levels.

OTHERExercise

The subjects would be doing treadmill training within moderate intensity target heart rate.

OTHERNo intervention

The subjects would not be given any intervention and would be used as controls.


Locations(1)

Foundation University

Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

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