Nintendo switch workouts tested as MS therapy for young patients
NCT ID NCT07257900
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares video game-based exercise (using Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure) to traditional supervised exercise for 30 young people aged 12–22 with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis. Over 8 weeks, participants will do twice-weekly sessions aimed at improving balance, reducing fatigue, and boosting quality of life. Researchers will measure mobility and other outcomes to see if the game-based approach is as effective as standard exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- video game-based exercise (Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fun, engaging way for young people with MS to improve their balance, reduce fatigue, and boost daily functioning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise games might not be as effective as traditional therapy.
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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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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 22 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 12-22 years. * Diagnosed with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosisaccording to the 2017 revised McDonald criteria. * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ≤ 6 * Participate in online exercise sessions via Zoom Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of orthopedic problems affecting mobility. * Blurred vision or visual disturbances that could interfere with exergaming or exercise performance. * Any comorbid medical, neurological, or psychiatric condition that could influence physical performance or study outcomes. * History of relapse or corticosteroid treatment within the last three months.
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