Aging, Chronic Conditions, Multiple, Disability Physical
Conditions
Brief summary
Using a community-based participatory approach, this project aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of two technology-driven group activity programs on socioemotional health and physical activity in a local underserved community, Tarrant, Alabama. Participants will complete two six-week programs, specifically Lakeshore Online Fitness (Online) and Get Active with Virtual Reality (VR).
Detailed description
This project will utilize a cross-over randomized design where participants will initially be randomized into either the Online or VR intervention group. After completing the initial six weeks of the assigned intervention, participants will cross over and complete six weeks of the other intervention. No washout period is included due to several reasons, including no known washout period for certain socioemotional outcomes have been established by prior literature, ethical concerns in requiring return to baseline levels during washout, and a prolonged washout period would negatively impact participant adherence and retention to the study. Psychosocial metrics will be collected at the end of each activity session through surveys.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALLakeshore Online Fitness (Online)
Online physical activity program delivered to residents of Tarrant, AL via teleconferencing technology to a local community center. Instructors from Lakeshore will lead the physical activity program. This intervention will last six weeks.
BEHAVIORALGet Active with Virtual Reality (VR)
Participants will utilize the Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset, which is a head-mounted display system where users can interact with a virtual environment in a gaming setting. The Oculus Quest 2 incorporates social features where participants can interact with other users. This VR intervention will include periods of gameplay where participants can play games in either competitive or cooperative settings. This intervention will last six weeks.
Sponsors
Lakeshore Foundation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Resident of Tarrant, Alabama * 18 years or older with a physical disability or chronic health condition or older than 60 years * Fluent in English
Exclusion criteria
* Visual impairment that interferes with television viewing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Social Isolation from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | PROMIS Item Bank v2.0 - Social Isolation - SF 8a |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Loneliness from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | NIH Toolbox Item Bank v2.0-Loneliness (Ages 18+)-Fixed Form |
| Change in Positive Affect from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | NIH Toolbox Item Bank v2.0-Positive Affect |
| Change in Health-related quality of life from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | SF-36v2 |
| Change in Self-efficacy from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | Self-efficacy for Exercise (SEE) Scale |
| Change in Enjoyment from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) & Modified Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) |
| Change in Physical Function from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | Physical Function - Short Form 20a |
| Change in Physical activity from Baseline to 12 weeks | 12 Weeks | Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PASIPD) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed