Video game workout from home boosts brain and balance in seniors
NCT ID NCT05235113
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a home-based exercise program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Participants play a specially designed game while a therapist supervises them remotely via telemedicine. The goal is to see if this approach can improve balance and thinking skills, helping people stay independent and reduce fall risk.
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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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84 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairment * Living independently in a residential home with a caregiver/informant * Able to walk at least 30 feet with or without assistance Exclusion Criteria: * Immobility or major mobility disorder or inability to engage safely in the proposed weight-bearing exercise program * Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment (MoCA score \< 16) * Subjects with major hearing/visual impairment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77498, United States
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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