An interventional study of Exergaming and Usual physical therapy care in Older Adults Institutionalized in Residential Homes, sponsored by University of Castilla-La Mancha. Completed at 5 sites in Spain. Open to participants aged 60 Years to 105 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-16.
Sponsored by University of Castilla-La Mancha · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of exergaming and usual care physical therapy on physical function in older adults residing in nursing homes.
This trial seeks to answer the following key questions:
A single-blind, randomized controlled trial will be conducted to compare exergaming and usual care interventions. Participants will be recruited from nursing homes in the province of Toledo, and the study will follow the CONSORT guidelines for clinical, crossover, and parallel trials.
Two experimental groups will be tested, with interventions performed three days per week for six weeks, each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. The exergaming group will play seven video games from the Party Fowl app, while the usual care group will continue their standard exercise routine.
Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks), and at a 3-month follow-up to evaluate the middle-term effects of both interventions.
University of Castilla-La Mancha is the lead sponsor of 104 studies on the registry; 24 are open to participants now.
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Exclusion Criteria:
This group will perform approximately 28 minutes of exergaming 3 times a week for 6 weeks
Other: Exergaming
This group will perform their usual care exercises treatments for approximately 28 minutes for 3 times a week for 6 weeks
Other: Usual physical therapy care
Exergaming: Participants will perform different exercises through videogames
Usual care: Different exercises will be performed
Physical function
Physical function will be assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks) and 3 months follow-up.
Hand grip strength
Hand grip strength will be assessed using a hand dynamometer.
Time frame: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks) and 3 months follow-up.
Exercise enjoyment
This outcome will be measured Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Higher values indicate higher perceived satisfaction/ enjoyment.
Time frame: Post-intervention (6 weeks)
Rate of Perceived Exertion
Rate of perceived exertion will be measured using Borg (RPE 1-10). Higher values indicate higher levels of perceived exertion
Time frame: RPE will be measured inmediatley after the intervention
Adherence
Adherence will be measured by the percentage of sessions attended of each participant.
Time frame: Through study completion (6 weeks), with a final adherence percentage calculated at the end of the intervention.
Plan to share: Undecided — Data will be provided to other researchers if asked to the principal investigator
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