Can a video game help hospital patients regain muscle strength?
NCT ID NCT05258500
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether the Ghostly app, which guides patients through strength exercises, could help hospitalized people with stroke, COVID-19, frailty, or muscle weakness. Fifteen participants used the app during their hospital stay. The goal was to see if it was practical and could improve muscle strength. This is an early feasibility study, so results are preliminary.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ghostly app (strength training exercises with optional blood flow restriction)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, app-based way to help hospitalized patients rebuild muscle strength during recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app is still experimental and not yet proven to work better than standard care.
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Locations
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University Hospital Brussels
Brussels, 1090, Belgium
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Jette, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium