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Immersive Physical Activity Program for Overweight Schoolchildren

NCT07681856 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-07-02

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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.

Conditions

  • Childhood Overweight and Obesity Immersive Physical Activity

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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.

BEHAVIORAL

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ministry of Work and Welfare - Xunta de Galicia

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • University of Vigo

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-20
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-07-15

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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