Using Nintendo Switch with therapy for brain injury recovery
Official title: Study on the Effectiveness of the Use of the Nintendo Switch Combined With Conventional Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study
Run by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos · NCT06285877 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if using a Nintendo Switch during therapy can help adults with brain injuries recover better than just standard therapy alone.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Móstoles, Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06285877 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 30 years old who have suffered a mild to moderate acquired brain injury and are currently receiving conventional therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, or other significant underlying health conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining conventional therapy with virtual reality using the Nintendo Switch for adults with acquired brain injuries. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving standard therapy and the other receiving therapy enhanced with Nintendo Switch sessions over eight weeks. The study will measure improvements in postural control and cognitive capacity using various assessment tools. The goal is to enhance motivation and satisfaction in care for individuals undergoing rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes and patient engagement for those recovering from acquired brain injuries.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of virtual reality in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific combination with Nintendo Switch is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult men and women, over 30 years of age who have suffered an acquired brain injury. * Mild or moderate cognitive impairment as measured by the MEC-Lobo test (score greater than 23/35). * Regularly attend some conventional therapy (neuropsychology, physiotherapy or occupational therapy). * Agree to participate voluntarily by signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Present severe cognitive impairment as measured by the MEC-Lobo test (less than 23/35). * Present aphasia of comprehension or expression. * Present associated neurodegenerative pathology. * Present any pathology underlying the acquired brain damage (diabetes, heart disease, COPD, etc.), heart disease, COPD, etc.). * Voluntarily refuse to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Móstoles, Madrid, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Isabel Quirosa Galan, MsC — Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
- Study coordinator: Isabel Quirosa Galan, MsC
- Email: i.quirosa.2016@alumnos.urjc.es
- Phone: +34655551210
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.