VR Tennis Training Effects on Psychological Outcomes

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of an 8-week virtual reality (VR) tennis training intervention on psychological outcomes among Chinese university tennis players. A total of 180 participants were randomly assigned to either a VR training group (n=90) using Meta Quest 2 headsets or a traditional training control group (n=90). The VR group received immersive tennis training twice weekly for 60 minutes per session, while the control group received equivalent traditional coaching. Primary outcomes included self-efficacy, flow experience, embodied cognition, and intention to use, measured at baseline and post-intervention. Secondary analyses examined whether self-efficacy and flow experience mediated the relationship between VR training and intention to use. The study aimed to provide evidence for the effectiveness of VR technology in sports training and to elucidate the psychological mechanisms underlying VR training benefits.

NCT Number	NCT07356427
Lead Sponsor	Universiti Sains Malaysia
Conditions	Sports Performance, Psychological Adaptation
Enrollment	180 participants
Start Date	2025-09-01
Primary Completion	2025-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-22