The Effectiveness of Exergaming for Older People Mobility and Balance
NCT ID: NCT06711393
Last Updated: 2024-12-02
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-11-27
2025-02-28
Brief Summary
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The aim of randomized intervention trial is to find out the effect of physical exercises performed on the technological device (YetiHome®) on identified preclinical movement problems during a 2-month follow-up period. The goal is to produce information about the effectiveness of gamified physical exercises in preventing movement problems and supporting older people living at home.
This study investigates the effectiveness of the YetiHome in improving the physical functioning of older people. YetiHome is an assistive technology device developed for special groups. YetiHome is a small interactive touchscreen tablet with 27" screen and with Android operating system and it includes numerous applications. Added exergaming solution for the balance training. There is no previous scientific research on the effectiveness of the YetiHome on the mobility problems and activity of the community-dwelling older people living independently at home.
The aim of randomized intervention trial is to find out the effect of physical exercises performed on the technological device (YetiHome®) on identified preclinical movement problems during a 2-month follow-up period. The goal is to produce information about the effectiveness of gamified physical exercises in preventing movement problems and supporting older people living at home.
This study investigates the effectiveness of the YetiHome in improving the physical functioning of older people. YetiHome is an assistive technology device developed for special groups. YetiHome is a small interactive touchscreen tablet with 27" screen and with Android operating system and it includes numerous applications. Added exergaming solution for the balance training. There is no previous scientific research on the effectiveness of the YetiHome on the mobility problems and activity of the community-dwelling older people living independently at home.
Detailed Description
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After being informed about the study all suitable participants of the preventive home visit willing to participate in this study will undergo baseline functional testing on week 0. Same functional measurements will be conducted after two-month intervention period. Baseline data collection of functional capacity utilizes the structured questionnaire (HEKO-tool), whose functional assessment targets are bridged to the ICF classification (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health). Data is collected on everyday activities as well as mental-wellbeing, social-wellbeing and risk of falls. In the second phase, the physical performance was assessed by a One-Leg Balance test (OLB) and Short Physical Performance test (SPPB) combined with a mobile solution developed to measure balance, AinoneBalance. The AinoneBalance application utilizes Romberg's standardized test. The participants were randomized into a game group and a control group. The gaming group received a YetiHome® device at home and instructions for the traditional exercise. The control group only received instructions for the traditional exercise.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
NONE
Study Groups
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Exergaming group
Exergaiming group plaing games during intervention period
Exercise
Traditional home exercise including balance and muscle strength training 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week. In addition, game-based exercises 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week.
Control group
Regular exercise without exergaming
Exercise as usual
Traditional home exercise including balance and muscle strength training 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week without exergaming.
Interventions
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Exercise
Traditional home exercise including balance and muscle strength training 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week. In addition, game-based exercises 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week.
Exercise as usual
Traditional home exercise including balance and muscle strength training 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week without exergaming.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Not a user of health and social services.
* Sufficient cognitive ability to do exercises independently.
Exclusion Criteria
75 Years
75 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Oulu
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Sari Arolaakso
Senior Lecturer, PhD student
Principal Investigators
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Satu Elo Elo, PhD, Adjunct professor, Principal lecturer
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of Oulu
Locations
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Research unit of health sciences and technology
Oulu, , Finland
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Neumann S, Meidert U, Barbera-Guillem R, Poveda-Puente R, Becker H. Effects of an Exergame Software for Older Adults on Fitness, Activities of Daily Living Performance, and Quality of Life. Games Health J. 2018 Oct;7(5):341-346. doi: 10.1089/g4h.2017.0079.
Pacheco TBF, de Medeiros CSP, de Oliveira VHB, Vieira ER, de Cavalcanti FAC. Effectiveness of exergames for improving mobility and balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev. 2020 Jul 18;9(1):163. doi: 10.1186/s13643-020-01421-7.
Oesch P, Kool J, Fernandez-Luque L, Brox E, Evertsen G, Civit A, Hilfiker R, Bachmann S. Exergames versus self-regulated exercises with instruction leaflets to improve adherence during geriatric rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2017 Mar 23;17(1):77. doi: 10.1186/s12877-017-0467-7.
Pauelsen M, Nyberg L, Roijezon U, Vikman I. Both psychological factors and physical performance are associated with fall-related concerns. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2018 Sep;30(9):1079-1085. doi: 10.1007/s40520-017-0882-9. Epub 2017 Dec 20.
Related Links
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GeroNursing Center, Research unit of health sciences and technology, University of Oulu
Other Identifiers
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61/2023
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id