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Video game controller aims to get people with disabilities moving

NCT ID NCT05310279

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using the GAIMplank, a special video game controller, could help adults with mobility impairments become more physically active. Six participants played active video games over six weeks. Researchers measured changes in physical activity and function to see if this approach is feasible and enjoyable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
GAIMplank video game controller
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun way for people with mobility impairments to be more active at home.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is too early to know if it truly improves health.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years of age * Self-reported physical disability that limits their mobility * Communicate in English Exclusion Criteria: * Significant impairment in visual acuity that prevents seeing a 52" TV screen to follow exercise * Body weight \>400 lbs * Cognitive or linguistic problems with understanding instructions or filling in self-administered outcome measures in English as determined by a score of \<17 on the telephone-version of the Mini-Mental State Exam * Any other conditions that would limit ability to play video games * Cardiovascular disease event within the past 6 months * Severe pulmonary disease or renal failure * Ongoing exacerbation of a health condition

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Physical disability

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • WHARF

    Homewood, Alabama, 35209, United States

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