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Effects of Exercise and Virtual Reality on Depression

Effects of Exercise With Virtual Reality on Females and Males With or Without Depression

Who can join

Ages 18 to 65 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* Males and females over the age of 18 years
* With or without symptoms of depression
* Physically inactive or sedentary (less than 30 minutes per day)
* Normal vision and no color blindness
* No physical disorders such as walking with assistance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Below the age of 18 years or over 65 years,
* Women who are pregnant
* Individuals who have been diagnosed with mental disorders
* Individuals with leg injuries
* Individuals with cardiac problems
* Individuals with a history of asthma
* Individuals with a body mass index over 30.

About the study

This study is evaluating the effects of riding on a cycle ergometer while experiencing virtual reality to determine its effect on mood.

What is being tested

• Exercise and virtual reality (device)
• Riding a cycle ergometer (other)

Sponsor: The University of Texas at Arlington · Participants: 200 · Started: May 17, 2022

Contact the study team

• Judy R Wilson, PH.D. · Phone: 817-272-3128

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05973461

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.