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Leveraging Extended Reality Exergaming and Telehealth to Improve Physical Activity and Health in Children With Disabilities
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
This phase II RCT evaluates the efficacy of a telehealth-delivered extended reality (XR) exergaming intervention on physical activity, cardiometabolic health, and physical fitness in physically inactive children with cerebral palsy (ages 10 to 17). A total of 130 participants will be randomized to either a 12-week XR exergaming intervention with behavioral coaching or a non-intervention control group, followed by a 24-week sustainability phase. Aim 1 examines immediate and sustained effects on physical activity levels. Aim 2 tests effects on cardiometabolic health indicators including blood lipids, blood pressure, and glycemic markers. Aim 3 explores effects on physical fitness and perceived health. All procedures are conducted remotely via telehealth.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2031-05-31
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extended Reality Exergaming
Seated arm exercise using an extended reality headset for 36 weeks.
Locations (2)
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States