THE EFFECT OF EXERGAMING APPLICATION AND AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND LIFE ENGAGEMENT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: A RANDOMİZED CONTROLLED TRİAL

NCT ID: NCT06965959

Last Updated: 2025-05-11

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 69 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-02-01
• Study Completion Date: 2024-08-01

Brief Summary

This interventional clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of Antroyun (exergaming) and autogenic relaxation techniques on psychological well-being and life engagement among older adults living in nursing homes. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Antroyun intervention group, autogenic relaxation group, and a control group. Interventions were applied twice per week for eight weeks.

The results indicated that both interventions had a significant effect on improving psychological well-being and life engagement. The Antroyun group showed faster and more marked improvements in earlier follow-ups, while the autogenic relaxation group demonstrated sustained benefits in later follow-ups. The control group did not show any significant changes over time. Additionally, in the Antroyun group, the number of game wins was positively correlated with improvements in psychological well-being and life engagement scores.

This study was carried out as part of a doctoral dissertation at Sivas Cumhuriyet University.

Detailed Description

This study was registered retrospectively due to its nature as a doctoral dissertation and institutional administrative timelines. Although participant enrollment and data collection had already started, the study protocol and outcome measures were pre-specified and ethically approved prior to implementation. No interim analysis was conducted prior to registration. This registration is intended to enhance research transparency and integrity.

Conditions

Psychological Well-being; Nursing Homes Residents; Aging; Exergaming; Mind-Body Therapies; Quality of Life; Health Promotion

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Exergaming Intervention Group

Participants in this group engaged in exergaming sessions using motion-based digital games (e.g., table tennis, boxing, skiing) twice per week for 8 weeks.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Exergaming Intervention Group

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

A behavioral intervention involving the use of motion-based digital games such as table tennis, boxing, skiing, and bowling. Participants performed exergaming sessions twice per week for eight weeks. Each session lasted approximately 15 minutes and was conducted in pairs under supervision. The intervention aimed to promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social interaction among older adults in a nursing home setting.

Autogenic Relaxation Intervention Group

Participants in this group practiced autogenic relaxation twice per week for 8 weeks in small groups guided by verbal instructions

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Autogenic Relaxation

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

A behavioral mind-body intervention in which participants practiced standardized verbal relaxation techniques focused on passive concentration and bodily awareness. Sessions were conducted in quiet rooms in small groups, twice per week for eight weeks, each lasting approximately 15 minutes. The goal was to enhance psychological well-being and reduce emotional tension in institutionalized older adults.

Control Group

Participants in this group received no intervention and continued their usual routine.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Exergaming Intervention Group

A behavioral intervention involving the use of motion-based digital games such as table tennis, boxing, skiing, and bowling. Participants performed exergaming sessions twice per week for eight weeks. Each session lasted approximately 15 minutes and was conducted in pairs under supervision. The intervention aimed to promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social interaction among older adults in a nursing home setting.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Autogenic Relaxation

A behavioral mind-body intervention in which participants practiced standardized verbal relaxation techniques focused on passive concentration and bodily awareness. Sessions were conducted in quiet rooms in small groups, twice per week for eight weeks, each lasting approximately 15 minutes. The goal was to enhance psychological well-being and reduce emotional tension in institutionalized older adults.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 65 years or older
• Residing in a nursing home
• Able to communicate and follow instructions
• Scoring 24 or above on the Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT)
• Voluntary participation and written informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with advanced cognitive impairment (SMMT score < 24)
• Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression)
• Having physical disabilities that prevent participation in the interventions (e.g., immobility, severe visual or auditory loss)
• Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

• Minimum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 95 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Cumhuriyet University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Mehtap Budak

PhD Student in Nursing

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Health Sciences

Sivas, Central, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

2023-04/50

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id