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Nintendo switch workouts tested as a fun way to fight frailty in seniors

NCT ID NCT05920577

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hong Kong Metropolitan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether combining active video games (exergaming on Nintendo Switch) with resistance training could improve frailty in 30 nursing home residents. Participants played sports games like badminton, tennis, and soccer while also doing strength exercises. The study measured muscle quantity, strength, balance, and thinking skills over 24 weeks. The goal is to see if this enjoyable approach can help older adults become less frail and more independent.

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Active substance
exergaming (Nintendo Switch sports games) and resistance training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, practical way to reduce frailty and improve strength and thinking in older adults living in nursing homes.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be modest or not last long after the program ends.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * living in a nursing home * fulfilled 1, 2 or 3 Fried Criteria of frailty * score ≥7 of 10 on the Chinese version of the Abbreviated Mental Test * able to follow the instructions of assessment and intervention Exclusion Criteria: * involved in any drug or other clinical trials * having any additional medical conditions (such as epilepsy) * unable to walk independently without the use of walking aids * having any other conditions that will hinder the assessment and intervention (e.g.,visual/audio impairment could not be corrected by glasses/hearing aids etc).

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Conditions

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cognitive disorder Frailty mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognition Frailty Mobility MOOD Sacropenia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jockey club Institute of Health

    Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong

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