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Trial reportBMC geriatrics2023

Virtual reality exergame in older patients with hypertension: a preliminary study to determine load intensity and blood pressure.

Susan Vorwerg-Gall, Oskar Stamm, Michele Haink

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Trial report in BMC geriatrics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07272486 (Effect of Virtual Reality and Classical Music Therapy on Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Patients With Hypertensive Urgency), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Effect of Virtual Reality and Classical Music Therapy on Blood Pressure and Anxiety in Patients With Hypertensive Urgency

TypeinterventionalSponsorAnkara City Hospital BilkentRan2024 to 2025Enrolled130ConditionsHypertensive Urgency, Primary HypertensionArmsCaptopril 25Mg Tab, Virtual Reality Exposure, Classic Music Therapy
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Susan Vorwerg-GallDepartment of Geriatrics and Medical Gerontology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Reinickendorfer Straße 61, 13347, Berlin, Germany. susan.vorwerg@charite.de.
Oskar StammDepartment of Geriatrics and Medical Gerontology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Reinickendorfer Straße 61, 13347, Berlin, Germany.
Michele HainkDepartment of Geriatrics and Medical Gerontology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Reinickendorfer Straße 61, 13347, Berlin, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLifestyle changes and physical activity can make an important contribution to reducing the risk factor for high blood pressure (BP). Whether virtual reality (VR) exergames are also appropriate and make a positive contribution to the reduction of BP has not yet been sufficiently investigated. Therefore, the aim of the study was to gain knowledge of the load intensities to be achieved during a VR exergame and to examine the short-term effects on BP.

methodsFor the preliminary study, 22 participants with hypertension over the age of 65 years were analyzed. The study took place in a mobile laboratory truck. All participants visited on two occasions. During visit 1, VR strength endurance training (VR-SET) and during visit 2, VR endurance training (VR-ET) was performed. Each VR session lasted approximately 25 min and was of a moderate intensity. Heart rate (HR) was measured across the entire session, as well as BP before and after the VR exergame. The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and task load using NASA Task Load Index were determined after each VR session. Included in the statistical analysis were the Shapiro-Wilk test, the paired t-test, the Wilcoxon test and ANOVA for repeated measures.

resultsDuring the "main part" (p < .001), at the "end" (p = .002) and for the "maximum HR" (p < .001), significant load differences between both VR sessions could be determined. In addition, significantly more participants in the VR-SET group achieved a moderate load intensity of at least 40% of heart rate reserve (p = .014). Regarding RPE, participants rated their subjectively perceived exertion significantly higher in the VR-SET than in the VR-ET (p = .028). Systolic BP decreased significantly in both VR sessions when compared before VR session and 5 min after VR session (p = .015; p = .003), as well as before VR session and 10 min after VR session (p = .018; p < .001).

conclusionsAn individual moderate load intensity of 40% can be reached during VR-SET. In addition, a positive short-term effect of the VR exergame on BP behavior (postexercise hypotension) was observed after both VR sessions. The preliminary results indicate that a VR exergaming could lead to blood pressure lowering effects for older people with hypertension.

trial registrationThe study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00022881, 07/09/2020, https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00022881 ).

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HypertensionVirtual RealityAgedBlood PressureExergamingHeart RateHumansExergameHead mounted displayHeart rate, hypertensionHigh blood pressureOlder adultsPhysical activityPostexercise hypotensionVR training

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