Video game helps hospital patients fight muscle weakness
NCT ID NCT05258500
Summary
This study tested whether a video game app called 'Ghostly' could help hospitalized patients rebuild muscle strength. Researchers enrolled 15 people recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or dealing with frailty to see if using the app for leg exercises was practical and helpful. The goal was to see if this game-based approach could make strength training more engaging and effective during hospital recovery.
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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
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