Nursing home residents swap walkers for wii: exergaming beats boring PT?
NCT ID NCT06886867
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether playing active video games (exergaming) helps older adults in nursing homes improve their physical function more than standard physical therapy. 78 residents over age 60 took part. Researchers measured balance, walking speed, and how much participants enjoyed the therapy.
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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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78 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- 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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60 to 105 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * subjects over 60 years of age * score equal to or greater than 20 on the Mini Mental cognitive test * Subjects that present the ability to stand without the use of technical aids or with the technical assistance of a device used for walking. Exclusion Criteria: * severe visual impairment * medical contraindication for physical activity * pathology or problem that could prevent the test from being carried out.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nueva Esperanza Nursing Home
Fuensalida, Toledo, 45510, Spain
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Residencia Maranatha
Magán, Toledo, 45590, Spain
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Residencia de Mayores VIVENS
Añover de Tajo, Toledo, 45250, Spain
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Residencial Montes de Toledo
Manzaneque, Toledo, 45460, Spain
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Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Toledo, Toledo, 45071, Spain
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