N/A N=918 Randomized Prevention

Effects of Active Video Games in Physically Inactive Children

Self-Perception · Body Weight

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

918

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2020

Primary outcome: Primary: Weight in Kilograms — 34.29; 33.65; 36.19; 34.18 kg — p=0.001

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Active Video Games (Other)
Age: Pediatric · 8+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University
Primary completion: May 2013

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Weight in Kilograms	34.29; 33.65; 36.19; 34.18	0.001 sig
PRIMARY Weight z Score	-0.22; 0.13; 0.06; 0.23	0.005 sig
PRIMARY BMI Calculated as "Weight (kg) / Height (m^2)"	18.20; 17.97; 18.86; 17.64	0.000 sig
PRIMARY BMI z Score	0.06; 0.13; 0.27; 0.00	0.000 sig
PRIMARY Body Fat Percentage as Determined by Siri Formula From Skinfold Thicknesses	25.43; 24.54; 24.62; 22.37	0.259
SECONDARY Visual Reaction Times of Dominant Hand by Newtest 1000 Timer	0.269; 0.263; 0.269; 0.233	0.000 sig
SECONDARY Visual Reaction Times of Non-dominant Hand by Newtest 1000 Timer	0.284; 0.282; 0.282; 0.240	0.000 sig
SECONDARY Auditory Reaction Time of Dominant Hand by Newtest 1000 Timer	0.314; 0.285; 0.289; 0.243	0.000 sig
SECONDARY Auditory Reaction Time of Non-dominant Hand by Newtest 1000 Timer	0.321; 0.294; 0.293; 0.264	0.008 sig
SECONDARY Self-Perception of Sports Competence Assessed by Children and Youth Physical Self-perception Profile (CY-PSPP)	17.11; 16.11; 18.79; 17.73	0.615648
SECONDARY Self-perception of Physical Condition Competence Assessed by Children and Youth Physical Self-perception Profile (CY-PSPP)	18.15; 17.52	0.094
SECONDARY Self-perception of Strength Competence Assessed by Children and Youth Physical Self-perception Profile (CY-PSPP)	17.03; 16.35; 19.24; 17.49	0.058102
SECONDARY Self-perception of Body Attractiveness Assessed by Children and Youth Physical Self-perception Profile (CY-PSPP)	17.37; 16.11; 18.69; 17.11	0.638505
SECONDARY Self-perception of Global Physical Self-worth Assessed by Children and Youth Physical Self-perception Profile (CY-PSPP)	18.03; 17.37; 20.32; 18.15	0.007061 sig
SECONDARY Self-perception of Global Self-worth Assessed by Children and Youth Physical Self-perception Profile (CY-PSPP)	18.03; 17.92; 20.69; 18.69	0.002879 sig
SECONDARY Enjoyment Levels of Genders From Sports Category in the Game Group by Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES-SF)	21.34; 20.46	0.194
SECONDARY Enjoyment Levels of Genders From Resort Category in the Game Group by Physical Activity	33.04; 33.27	0.809
SECONDARY Enjoyment Levels by Physical Activity of Genders From Balance Category in the Game Group	21.24; 21.41	0.843
SECONDARY Enjoyment Levels by Physical Activity of Genders From Aerobic Category in the Game Group	22.17; 21.54	0.247
SECONDARY Enjoyment Levels by Physical Activity of Genders From Training Category in the Game Group	38.50; 37.95	0.543

Summary

Inactivity was reported to be high in children and considered to be the fourth common cause of death in all ages. The reason for children is usually the increasing indoor use of sedentary screen time. Active Video Games (AVG) have recently been introduced for decreasing the sedentary time for children and directing them to physical activity (PA) at home.The aim of this study is to show the quantitative effect of games on physical fitness parameters like weight, body mass index (BMI) and fat ratio (FR). The study also aims at the factors for motivation or continuance of the games as self-perception and enjoyment levels together with qualitative effects of games on satisfaction and attitude changes in inactive children.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Being 8-13 years old
Being preoccupied with technology
Being physically inactive

Exclusion Criteria

Having circulatory, respiratory and musculoskeletal disease
Having neuropsychiatric diseases
History of syncope or seizures
History of exercise induced anaphylaxis
Morbid obesity
Short stature

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