Video game therapy gets bedridden patients back on their feet
NCT ID NCT06937463
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a motion-tracking exergame (Nintendo Ring Fit) in bed is safe and doable for patients who cannot walk. 26 adults who were bedridden after organ transplants or critical care played personalized exercise games for 30 minutes daily over two weeks, supervised by a therapist. The goal was to see if this fun approach could help them regain strength and mobility.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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1\) Study Participants Inclusion Criteria: Organ transplant recipients. Aged 18 years or older who have provided written informed consent. Patients who required critical care. Patients with restricted mobility, defined as an FAC score of 3 or less (unable to ambulate independently). Exclusion Criteria: Inability to follow instructions due to cognitive impairment or sedation. Hemodynamic instability precluding rehabilitation. Severe musculoskeletal limitations (e.g., unstable fractures, recent amputations) preventing exercise participation. Significant sensory impairments (e.g., severe hearing or visual loss) hindering interaction with the exergaming system.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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