Can video game workouts sharpen Seniors' minds and balance?
NCT ID NCT07701317
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise programs for healthy adults aged 60 and older: exergaming (video games that require physical movement) and structured gross motor-cognitive training (exercises that combine movement with thinking tasks). Both programs last 6 weeks, and participants are tested on their motor skills and executive functions (like reaction time and memory) right after training and again 20 weeks later. The goal is to see which approach better improves coordination and thinking, and whether those improvements last.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exergame training and gross motor-cognitive training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward effective, engaging exercise programs that help older adults maintain physical coordination and thinking skills, potentially reducing fall risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study with 108 participants, and the benefits may not persist long-term or apply to all older adults.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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108 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older Adults; * Age ≥ 60 years; * Independent in carrying out activities of daily living. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological conditions that contraindicate exercise; * Recent fractures, major orthopedic surgery, or acute musculoskeletal pain limiting safe exercise participation. * An attendance rate below 80%
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Pa, 90144, Italy
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