CompletedNot Applicable

Use of an Off-the-Shelf Exergame as an In-Bed Gamified Rehabilitation Intervention for Severely Deconditioned Inpatients: A Feasibility Study

South Korea26 participantsStarted 2024-10-16

Plain-language summary

1. Study Title: Use of an Off-the-Shelf Exergame as an In-Bed Gamified Rehabilitation Intervention for Severely Deconditioned Inpatients: A Feasibility Study 2. Purpose of the Study: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of an exergame-based rehabilitation program using motion recognition for bedridden inpatients. The primary objective is to determine whether digital rehabilitation can serve as a substantial adjunct to augment total rehabilitation volume. 3. Study Participants: The study involves 28 adult inpatients confined to bed. Participants will use the Nintendo Ring Fit™, which provides a motion-tracking gamified rehabilitation program, with an exercise plan personalized to each patient's physical condition. 4. Research Methodology: Exercise Protocol: Participants will engage in a personalized exercise program for two weeks using the Nintendo Ring Fit. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, occurs once daily, and is supervised by a therapist. Exercise intensity and type are tailored to the patient's physical condition to ensure safety. 5. Safety and Efficacy Monitoring: Participants' physical function (e.g., strength, mobility) is tracked throughout the study. Patients are continuously monitored for any discomfort or adverse events during exercise sessions. Motor responses are closely observed to ensure utmost safety. 6. Study Duration: The study runs from October 2024 to October 2025, during which participants undergo rehabilitation exercises using motion-tracking exergames. 7. Expected Results: The study is expected to demonstrate that digital rehabilitation programs are a feasible and safe adjunct treatment option for bedridden inpatients. Furthermore, the findings will contribute to improving in-hospital rehabilitation practices and promoting physical recovery. 8. Safety Considerations: All exercises in this study are designed with safety as the highest priority, with intensity strictly maintained at a very low to low level. If patients experience discomfort or adverse events during a session, exercise is immediately paused, and necessary medical actions are taken. All sessions are conducted under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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

1\) Study Participants Inclusion Criteria: Organ transplant recipients. Aged 18 years or older who have provided written informed consent. Patients who required critical care. Patients with restricted mobility, defined as an FAC score of 3 or less (unable to ambulate independently). Exclusion Criteria: Inability to follow instructions due to cognitive impairment or sedation. Hemodynamic instability precluding rehabilitation. Severe musculoskeletal limitations (e.g., unstable fractures, recent amputations) preventing exercise participation. Significant sensory impairments (e.g., severe hearing or visual loss) hindering interaction with the exergaming system.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This study used an off-the-shelf video game system for in-bed exercise in patients who were severely deconditioned after critical care or organ transplant — given my specific situation, is that kind of gamified in-bed rehabilitation something that might be appropriate for my recovery?
2Since this was a feasibility study labeled 'Phase NA,' it was mainly checking whether patients could actually complete the sessions rather than proving the therapy works — what do the results tell us about whether this approach is safe and practical enough to consider for someone in my condition?
3The study focused on bedridden patients recovering from solid organ transplant or critical illness, which can be a very vulnerable time — are there any risks specific to doing physical activity through a game system while still in bed that I should be aware of given my health status?
4Now that this trial is completed, has my care team seen its results, and do those findings change how they think about using this type of in-bed exercise technology as part of my rehabilitation plan?
5If in-bed gamified exercise isn't the right fit for me right now, what standard rehabilitation options are available for patients at my level of deconditioning, and how do they compare to what was tested in this study?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Session Completion Rate

Timeframe: Baseline (at enrollment) and end of intervention (after completion of 10 sessions, up to 2 weeks)

Exercise Movement Completion Rate

Timeframe: Baseline (at enrollment) and end of intervention (after completion of 10 sessions, up to 2 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06937463

SponsorAsan Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

Results submitted2026-03-19

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