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Immersive Physical Activity Program for Overweight Schoolchildren
Sponsor: University of Vigo
Summary
Childhood overweight and obesity are major public health concerns associated with increased cardiometabolic risk and reduced quality of life. In Galicia (Spain), approximately one-third of schoolchildren aged 7-15 years are affected. Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors contribute significantly to this condition. The PEESO Project is a clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of an immersive virtual reality-based physical exercise program delivered during school recess in children with overweight or obesity. The intervention uses head-mounted displays to promote moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity in an engaging environment.
Official title: Immersive Recreational Physical Exercise Program for Schoolchildren With Overweight or Obesity (PEESO)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 16 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-01-20
Completion Date
2026-07-15
Last Updated
2026-07-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
RVI_Experimental_Immersive Virtual Reality Exergame Program
Participants assigned to the experimental group will perform immersive virtual reality exercise sessions THREE (3) TIMES A WEEK during school breaks. The intervention lasts 24 weeks, following a one-week adaptation period to the head-mounted devices (HMDs) and exercise video games. Exercise routines will be personalized to each participant's characteristics using a "Weight Loss" mode and will include three training categories: Full Body (6 weeks), Strength (9 weeks), and Boxing (9 weeks). The exercise load will be programmed individually through the exercise video game platform based on each participant's progress and performance. The sessions are designed to achieve a moderate to vigorous level of physical activity.
RVI_ControGroup_Immersive Virtual Reality Exergame Program
Participants assigned to the control group will perform immersive virtual reality exercise sessions ONE TIMES (1) A WEEK during school breaks. The intervention lasts 24 weeks, following a one-week adaptation period to the head-mounted devices (HMDs) and exercise video games. Exercise routines will be personalized to each participant's characteristics using a "Weight Loss" mode and will include three training categories: Full Body ( 6 weeks), Strength (9 weeks), and Boxing (9 weeks). The exercise load will be programmed individually through the exercise video game platform based on each participant's progress and performance. The sessions are designed to achieve a moderate to vigorous level of physical activity.
Locations (1)
Ies Santa Irene
Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain