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NCT Number: NCT06886867

Comparing Exergaming and Usual Care Physical Therapy in Nursing Home Residents

The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of exergaming and usual care physical therapy on physical function in older adults residing in nursing homes.

This trial seeks to answer the following key questions:

* Does physical function differ between interventions after treatment? * How do these interventions impact enjoyment of therapy? * Are there differences in adherence or perceived exertion between the interventions?

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Key information

Conditions

Older Adults Institutionalized in Residential Homes

Age range

60 year–105 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Residencia de Mayores VIVENS, Añover de Tajo, Toledo, Spain

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About this study

A single-blind, randomized controlled trial will be conducted to compare exergaming and usual care interventions. Participants will be recruited from nursing homes in the province of Toledo, and the study will follow the CONSORT guidelines for clinical, crossover, and parallel trials.

Two experimental groups will be tested, with interventions performed three days per week for six weeks, each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. The exergaming group will play seven video games from the Party Fowl app, while the usual care group will continue their standard exercise routine.

Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks), and at a 3-month follow-up to evaluate the middle-term effects of both interventions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • subjects over 60 years of age
  • score equal to or greater than 20 on the Mini Mental cognitive test
  • Subjects that present the ability to stand without the use of technical aids or with the technical assistance of a device used for walking.

Exclusion criteria

  • severe visual impairment
  • medical contraindication for physical activity
  • pathology or problem that could prevent the test from being carried out.

Treatment and study plan

Exergaming

Other

Exergaming: Participants will perform different exercises through videogames

Usual physical therapy care

Other

Usual care: Different exercises will be performed

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical function

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks) and 3 months follow-up.

    Physical function will be assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hand grip strength

    Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks) and 3 months follow-up.

    Hand grip strength will be assessed using a hand dynamometer.

  2. Exercise enjoyment

    Time frame: Post-intervention (6 weeks)

    This outcome will be measured Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Higher values indicate higher perceived satisfaction/ enjoyment.

  3. Rate of Perceived Exertion

    Time frame: RPE will be measured inmediatley after the intervention

    Rate of perceived exertion will be measured using Borg (RPE 1-10). Higher values indicate higher levels of perceived exertion

  4. Adherence

    Time frame: Through study completion (6 weeks), with a final adherence percentage calculated at the end of the intervention.

    Adherence will be measured by the percentage of sessions attended of each participant.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Castilla-La Mancha

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Registry information

Official study title

Physical Function in Older Adults: Exergaming vs. Usual Care in Physical Therapy - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 20, 2025
Registry last updated
May 1, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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