Plain-English translation of NCT05973461 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing whether combining exercise with virtual reality can help improve mood and reduce depression symptoms. You'll ride a stationary bike for 20 minutes—some participants will watch virtual reality scenes of parks or neighborhoods while exercising, and others will exercise without the virtual reality. The study will measure any changes in your mood and depression symptoms before and after the exercise.
Depression affects many people, and researchers want to find new ways to help manage it. This treatment combines two things that are known to be helpful—exercise and engaging virtual experiences—to see if together they work better to improve mood than exercise alone.
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You'll first complete a brief questionnaire to screen for depression symptoms. Then you'll be assigned to one of two groups: one group will ride a stationary bike for 20 minutes while watching virtual reality scenes, and the other group will ride the same bike without virtual reality. Before and after your ride, you'll complete a short questionnaire about your mood. The entire visit should take about an hour.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
The University of Texas at Arlington
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
May 2022
Primary completion
August 2027
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Judy R Wilson, PH.D.
UTArlington
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