Can video games boost fitness and brain power in down syndrome?
NCT ID NCT06617637
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether playing an aerobic-based virtual reality game (exergame) on Xbox Kinect could improve physical fitness, functional capacity, and cognitive function in 44 adults with Down syndrome, compared to traditional treadmill exercise. Participants did either the exergame or treadmill training, and researchers measured outcomes like balance, walking distance, and executive function. The goal is to see if fun, game-based exercise can be a good alternative to standard workouts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- aerobic-based virtual reality exercise training (exergame) and traditional aerobic exercise training
- What this could lead to
- If exergames prove as effective as traditional exercise, they could offer a more engaging way for people with Down syndrome to improve physical fitness and cognitive function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul, Eyüpsultan, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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