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NCT04116515 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Active Video Games on Physical Activity (Main Trial)
A NA study, sponsored by Northeastern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 135
- Enrollment target
NCT04116515: Completed NA study, sponsored by Northeastern University.
NCT04116515 is a NA study that has completed, run by Northeastern University. The registered enrollment target is 135 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04116515, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Northeastern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 135 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to test the effects of different versions of active video games (AVGs) on body composition, cardiometabolic risks, and cognitive functions among overweight/obese children over 6 months.
Primary Outcome
Physical activity will be measured with two 7-day accelerometer worn on the wrist and hip after three visits over 4-6 weeks, including minutes/day MVPA total. Physical activity and time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity will be measured by two triaxial accelerometer (Actigraph Link and Actigraph GT3X+, Actigraph, Ft. Walton Beach, FL). Children will be asked to wear them for 7 full days during periods.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Xbox / active video games
- BEHAVIORAL Animated cartoon narratives
- BEHAVIORAL Standard clinical care
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 135 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-12-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-05-22 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04116515 record still lists
NCT04116515 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 135 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Xbox / active video games is the first listed.
NCT04116515 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04116515 about?
NCT04116515 is a clinical study titled "Active Video Games on Physical Activity (Main Trial)". The purpose of the study is to test the effects of different versions of active video games (AVGs) on body composition, cardiometabolic risks, and cognitive functions among overweight/obese children over 6 months.
What is the current status of trial NCT04116515?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 135 participants. The study started on 2019-12-25. Estimated completion is 2022-05-22.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04116515?
The interventions under investigation include: Xbox / active video games (BEHAVIORAL), Animated cartoon narratives (BEHAVIORAL), Standard clinical care (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04116515?
This trial is sponsored by Northeastern University, which has 39 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04116515's enrollment target sits among peer trials
135 726th of 2000 higher than 1,273 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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