Video games could help seniors stay steady on their feet
NCT ID NCT07596225
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether playing balance-focused video games (Xbox Kinect or Wii Fit) for 6 weeks can improve balance and reduce fall risk in healthy adults aged 55 and older. 46 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two game systems. The goal is to see which type of exergaming is better for helping seniors stay steady and avoid falls.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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46 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- 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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55 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults aged ≥55, community-dwelling, with a BBS score between 21-50, including both mild to moderate Risk falls * Able to stand without assistive devices * Cognitively able to follow instructions, with a MoCA score ≥ 22 * Both Genders: Males and females Exclusion Criteria: * History of Neurological disorders affecting balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke) * Acute Vestibular disorders/Major Musculoskeletal impairments (e.g., Arthritis) * Participation in other balance training programs within the past 6 months * Any condition posing a safety risk (e.g., severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled hypertension
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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