Nintendo switch exergames tested for stroke rehab
NCT ID NCT07304180
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares traditional balance exercises with video game-based exergaming (using Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure) in stroke survivors with hemiplegia. Thirty participants will be split into two groups, both receiving standard physiotherapy plus either balance exercises or exergaming twice a week for four weeks. The goal is to see which approach better improves balance, walking, and daily function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure exergame
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that video game-based exercises are as good as or better than traditional balance exercises for helping stroke survivors regain mobility and confidence.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants and a short 4-week intervention. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the novelty of gaming might not provide lasting benefits.
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Locations
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Halic University
Istanbul, Eyupsultan, 2022, Turkey (Türkiye)