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VR Tennis Training Effects on Psychological Outcomes

NCT07356427 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 180

Last updated 2026-01-22

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of an 8-week virtual reality (VR) tennis training intervention on psychological outcomes among Chinese university tennis players.

A total of 180 participants were randomly assigned to either a VR training group (n=90) using Meta Quest 2 headsets or a traditional training control group (n=90). The VR group received immersive tennis training twice weekly for 60 minutes per session, while the control group received equivalent traditional coaching.

Primary outcomes included self-efficacy, flow experience, embodied cognition, and intention to use, measured at baseline and post-intervention. Secondary analyses examined whether self-efficacy and flow experience mediated the relationship between VR training and intention to use.

The study aimed to provide evidence for the effectiveness of VR technology in sports training and to elucidate the psychological mechanisms underlying VR training benefits.

Conditions

  • Sports Performance
  • Psychological Adaptation

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Virtual Reality Tennis Training

Immersive VR tennis training using Meta Quest 2 head-mounted displays. The VR system provided real-time feedback on stroke mechanics, ball trajectory, and court positioning. Training included progressive difficulty adjustment based on individual performance. Participants practiced forehand, backhand, serve techniques, and tactical decision-making against virtual opponents.

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Tennis Training

Standard tennis training delivered by qualified coaches on regular tennis courts. Training included ball feeding machines, partner practice, and coach-led instruction for technical skills, as well as competitive rallies for tactical application.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universiti Sains Malaysia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Rui Liu, PhD Candidate · Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia

  • Rohayu Hami, PhD · Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
26 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-01
Completion
2025-11-01

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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