Video game therapy shows promise for mental health
NCT ID NCT07387757
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 4-week program using active video games (exergames) on the Nintendo Switch could help adults with mental illness feel better and stay motivated. Twelve participants were split into two groups: one played exergames, the other continued their usual routine. The goal was to see if the games improved quality of life, motivation, and treatment adherence. Results are expected to show that exergames are a fun and effective tool for physical therapy in mental health care.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults between 18 and 65 years of age. * Clinical diagnosis of mental illness. * Psychopharmacological stability for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment. * Ability to perform light-moderate physical exercise. * Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe psychiatric diagnoses with psychotic involvement or high suicide risk. * Neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that limit the safe practice of exercise. * Active substance use that interferes with the intervention. * Moderate-severe cognitive impairment. * Recent participation (\<3 months) in other intervention studies.
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Locations
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University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain
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