Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Comparing Exergaming and Usual Care Physical Therapy in Nursing Home Residents

Spain78 participantsStarted 2025-03-05

Plain-language summary

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: * Does physical function differ between interventions after treatment? * How do these interventions impact enjoyment of therapy? * Are there differences in adherence or perceived exertion between the interventions?

Who can participate

Age range60 Years – 105 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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.

What they're measuring

Physical function

Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (6 weeks) and 3 months follow-up.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06886867

SponsorUniversity of Castilla-La Mancha

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Older Adults Institutionalized in Residential Homes trials