Video game-based training for improving physical and cognitive functions in patients
ExerG: Video Game-based Physical Cognitive Training for Patients: a Usability Study
NA · Reha Rheinfelden · NCT05967078
This study is testing a new video game program to see if it can help people with walking problems and other neurological issues improve their physical and thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Reha Rheinfelden (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rheinfelden, Aargau) |
| Trial ID | NCT05967078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the usability of ExerCube, an innovative video game-based training program designed to enhance both physical and cognitive functions in patients with gait disorders and other neurologic conditions. The program combines immersive mixed-reality training with user-centered design, developed by a team of experts in movement science and game design. Patients will engage in exergames that motivate them to participate in physical-cognitive training, aiming to improve their overall rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include in- or outpatients at Reha Rheinfelden who can understand German and meet specific physical criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments or significant visual, neurological, or orthopedic issues may not benefit from this training program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance rehabilitation outcomes for patients with gait disorders by making therapy more engaging and effective.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of using video games for rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach with the ExerCube is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Primary end users: * in-/ or outpatients of the Reha Rheinfelden * Ability to speak and comprehend German and to understand the digitally transmitted training instructions * Body height ≥ 160 cm or ≤ 200 cm according to hardware specifications * Body weight ≤ 120 kg * Able to execute the movements of the video game-based training (being able to transfer from a sitting to a standing position and maintain the standing position without assistance for ≥ 2 minutes) Secondary end users: * therapists (physiotherapist, occupational therapist, sport scientist, sport therapist, psychologists) working in the area of rehabilitation and prevention * ≥ 21 years of age * Bachelor's degree (scientists) or completed education as therapist Exclusion Criteria: Primary end users * Cognitive impairment as defined by a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of ≤ 18 * Severe visual, neurological, cardiorespiratory, psychiatric, or orthopedic impairments which reduce the person's capability of following the instructions or to play the game * Recently occurred epileptic seizures (in the past 3 months) * Recent surgery/fractures/surgical interventions/joint replacement and malignancy (in the past 3 months) * Physical conditions in which a correct wearing of the Safety harness is not possible or could cause pain or health problems (e.g. skin lesions, open wounds, known pregnancy, severe osteoporosis) * Joint contractures (e.g. shoulder, knee, hip) that could lead to limitations during end-user evaluation of the ExerCube. * Severe neurologic illness (e.g., strong epilepsy, advanced parkinson's syndrome, condition after severe stroke) * Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., pronounced paranoid states, severe depression) * Terminal illness (prognosis \< 12 months)
Where this trial is running
Rheinfelden, Aargau
- Reha Rheinfelden — Rheinfelden, Aargau, Switzerland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Frank Behrendt, PhD — Reha Rheinfelden
- Study coordinator: Frank Behrendt, PhD
- Email: f.behrendt@reha-rhf.ch
- Phone: +41 61 836 5387
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Gait Disorders in Old Age, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance, Distorted, Functional Movement Disorder, Visual Disorder, Cognitive Impairment