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Video game therapy helps seniors get back on their feet after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT06385041

Symptom relief Sponsor: Vitalija Stonkuvienė Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether interactive physical therapy (using computer-based balance and strength exercises) could help frail older adults recover better after open heart surgery. 153 participants aged 65 and older were assigned to either multicomponent training or computer-based interactive training. The goal was to see if these approaches improved functional capacity, reduced fear of falls, and boosted motivation and quality of life during the second stage of cardiac rehabilitation.

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Active substance
Interactive physical therapy (computer-based balance and strength training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a more engaging way to help frail older adults recover strength and confidence after heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 153 participants, but results are not yet widely published. The benefits may depend on individual motivation and access to equipment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

153 people

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Started

Jul 2021

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient's agreement to participate in the study, * Age 65 years and older, * Patients admitted to cardiac rehabilitation after open heart surgery, * Patients with frailty (Edmonton frailty scale ≥4) * 6-minute walk distance (6-MWD) ≥150 meters and walking without mobility aid. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's disagreement to participate in the study * Exercise-limiting comorbidities (primarily orthopedic and neurological conditions that would exclude individuals from participating in cardiac rehabilitation according to study protocol), cognitive, vision, linguistic deficits, chronic heart failure Class IV, anemia, wound healing disturbance or other various acute conditions that may limit active participation in physical therapy programs.

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Conditions

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Frailty myocardial ischemia

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Frailty Surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • LUHS hospital Kaunas Clinics Rehabilitation hospital of Kulautuva

    Kaunas, Lithuania

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