The aim of this study is to investigate whether virtual reality assisted stationary cycling exercise results in more physical activity than conventional unsupervised stationary cycling exercise. Physical activity levels are reported for both exercise duration and volume and non-exercise activity.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Daily voluntary cycling for up to 30 minutes with the virtual reality technology
Daily voluntary cycling for up to 30 minutes (WITHOUT the virtual reality technology)
Bispebjerg Geriatric Ward
Bispebjerg, Denmark
Voluntary exercise duration
How long the patients choose to exercise with vs. with out VR assistance measured on the stationary bikes internal timer
Time frame: 3-14 days
Voluntary exercise amount
How much voluntary cycling work does the participants choose to put out during session calculated from the bikes internal counter and external equations
Time frame: 3-14 days
Measures of 24 hour physical activity and sedentary behavior
Measured with 24 hour thigh mounted movement sensor
Time frame: 3-14 days
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