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VR gamified intervention improves diabetes management in youth

Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Significant time×group interaction effects for fasting blood sugar (F(15,280) = 2.046; P = .01; partial η² = .099)

This study evaluated a VR gamified self-care intervention for diabetes management and its effects on various health outcomes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

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Plain-language summary

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Study focus

This study evaluated a VR gamified self-care intervention for diabetes management and its effects on various health outcomes.

Clinical relevance

These findings suggest that innovative approaches like VR can enhance diabetes management by promoting healthier behaviors. This could lead to better patient engagement and improved health outcomes, which is crucial for managing diabetes effectively.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to mixed results. No significant changes in hemoglobin A1C and BMI limit overall conclusions. Sample size and diversity may affect generalizability.

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Ruhollah S, Reza P, Hadi BE, et al. VR Gamified Self-Care Intervention for Diabetes Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR XR and Spatial Computing. 2026;3:e81402. doi:10.2196/81402

Efectos Principales

Fasting plasma glucose decreased significantly (mean change: -2.046 mg/dL, p = 0.01).

Physical activity levels increased significantly (mean change: 2.544, p = 0.001).

Food intake decreased significantly (mean change: -2.794, p < 0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to VR Gamified Intervention and BMI, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Food Intake, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

VR Gamified Intervention

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • Food Intake

Evidence relationships

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Evidence network role

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Evidence pairs

2017

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 6 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Fasting Blood Glucose

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

BMI

VR Gamified Intervention → BMI

VR Gamified Intervention → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

VR Gamified Intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

VR Gamified Intervention → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Food Intake

VR Gamified Intervention → Food Intake

VR Gamified Intervention → Food Intake

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

VR Gamified Intervention → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

VR Gamified Intervention → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

VR Gamified Intervention → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

VR Gamified Intervention → Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • VR intervention improved fasting plasma glucose by -2.046 mg/dL.
  • Physical activity levels increased by 2.544 score.
  • Food intake decreased significantly with a change of -2.794 score.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking alternative diabetes management strategies.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those with type 1 diabetes.
  • Study design limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects and sustainability.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to mixed results.
  • No significant changes in hemoglobin A1C and BMI limit overall conclusions.
  • Sample size and diversity may affect generalizability.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on VR Gamified Intervention and Body Mass Index, VR Gamified Intervention and Fasting Glucose.

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Does VR Gamified Intervention improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG)?

Emerging Evidence

VR Gamified Intervention appears to improve fasting plasma glucose (FPG).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does VR Gamified Intervention improve food intake?

Emerging Evidence

VR Gamified Intervention appears to improve food intake.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Food Intake

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does VR Gamified Intervention improve physical activity level (met-minutes per week)?

Emerging Evidence

VR Gamified Intervention appears to improve physical activity level (met-minutes per week).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does VR Gamified Intervention affect BMI?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear effect of VR Gamified Intervention on BMI.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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