Video games join rehab: can nintendo switch help brain injury patients stay steady?

NCT ID NCT07682688

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding Nintendo Switch active video games to standard occupational therapy can reduce fall risk and improve balance in adults with weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis) after a stroke or other brain injury. Participants play games like Ring Fit Adventure and Nintendo Switch Sports for 30 minutes, twice a week, alongside their usual therapy. The goal is to see if this engaging approach boosts motivation and leads to better recovery outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Nintendo Switch exergaming combined with occupational therapy
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a fun, motivating way to improve balance and reduce falls during rehabilitation after brain injury.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention may not outperform standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

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BRAIN INJURY ICTUS

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Locations

Polibea Norte

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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