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Reducing Anxiety During Virtual Reality Kayaking in Youth With Intellectual Disabilities.
Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a physical warm-up can lower anxiety during virtual reality (VR) games in youth with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. VR is a fun and modern technology, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming for new users. This study takes place during a summer sports camp to see how we can make VR more comfortable and enjoyable. The main question it aims to answer is: Does using real-world props, like a paddle or a real kayak, before and during a VR game lower feelings of anxiety? Researchers will compare playing the VR game with no special props to playing with kayak props. This will help us see if touching and feeling real physical items helps participants feel calmer before putting on the VR headset. Participants will: 1. Answer a short survey about their feelings before the game. 2. Complete a short, safe physical warm-up with trained instructors. 3. Play a VR kayaking game while sitting on a cushion or in a real kayak. 4. Wear a life jacket to make the experience feel more real. 5. Answer a short survey about their feelings right after the game
Official title: Efficacy of Progressive Physical Instruction on Reducing State Anxiety During Virtual Reality Kayaking in Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-06-30
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2026-08-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual Reality Kayaking Exergame with Contextual Preparation
Participants take part in a standardized virtual reality (VR) kayaking exergame session using Meta Quest 2 headsets. Depending on the assigned arm, the intervention incorporates varying levels of real-world contextual preparation and physical props (ranging from a standard cushion with no props, to a kayak paddle and life jacket on a cushion, up to sitting directly inside a physical stationary kayak with a paddle and life jacket) to examine the effects on state anxiety.
Locations (1)
Poznan University of Physical Education
Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland