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NCT04756245 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The VESPA Pilot Study

A NA study of Exercise and Loneliness, sponsored by Wake Forest University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04756245 is a NA study of Exercise and Loneliness that is actively recruiting participants, run by Wake Forest University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 8,910-participant average among 57 other Exercise trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04756245, a NA study of Exercise and Loneliness, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Wake Forest University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Physical activity has been described by the US federal government as a 'best buy' for public health. Unfortunately, most adults in the United States are not sufficiently active, and this worsens with age. Low levels of participation are driven by many challenging barriers, including lack of access, few opportunities for enjoyable activity, and few supportive social relationships, which is especially important given the central role of social connection for lasting behavior change. A half-century of research in behavioral sciences has generated effective group-based physical activity programs, but these are inaccessible to most as they are often delivered in a few select research centers. Recent advances in telehealth have offered media for extending these interventions more broadly, but the experience of such programs is often hampered by technology that does not allow for a sense of physical and social presence. Fortunately, uptake of virtual reality (VR) is increasing rapidly, and the medium has a high level of potential for advancing the delivery of immersive evidence-based group interventions to those that most need it. Thus our specific aims are: Specific aim 1: To test the feasibility and acceptability of a group-mediated physical activity intervention delivered fully via modern VR to older adults. Specific aim 2: To examine the impact of this program on overall physical activity among older adults compared to the current standard-of-care for telehealth: the video conference meeting platform.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Virtual Reality
  • BEHAVIORAL Video Conference

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2020-12-17
Est. Completion 2026-12-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

Wake Forest University

100 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04756245

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04756245 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 8,910-participant average among 57 other Exercise trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University, which has 100 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Exercise appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Virtual Reality is the first listed.

NCT04756245 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04756245 about?

NCT04756245 is a clinical study titled "The VESPA Pilot Study". Physical activity has been described by the US federal government as a 'best buy' for public health. Unfortunately, most adults in the United States are not sufficiently active, and this worsens with age. Low levels of participation are driven by many challenging barriers, including lack of access, ...

What is the current status of trial NCT04756245?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2020-12-17. Estimated completion is 2026-12-30.

What conditions does trial NCT04756245 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Exercise, Loneliness, Social Isolation, Behavior.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04756245?

The interventions under investigation include: Virtual Reality (BEHAVIORAL), Video Conference (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04756245?

This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University, which has 100 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04756245 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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