Clinical trials: Exergaming
Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Technological Gaming in Cancer Survivors (WINNERS)
HYPOTHESIS 1. Neurocognitive deficits in cancer survivors are underestimated. They represent a very limiting long-term side effect in this group of patients. 2.
- Trial name
- WINNERS (NCT06312969)
- Testing
- Video game based training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Pérez Martínez
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Registry Based Randomized-Controlled Trial of an Upper Limb Exergaming Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This is a multisite randomized controlled registry-based trial to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week home-based exergaming intervention as compared to usual care on occupational satisfaction of children and youth (8-18 years old…
- Trial name
- INFORM SMA (NCT06396325)
- Testing
- Tales from the Magic Keep™, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAAN
Friedreich Ataxia
Digital Outcome Assessment Using AI Active Gaming and Motion Capture in Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited condition that progressively affects balance, coordination, and walking. Clinical trials of new FA treatments rely largely on standard clinical rating scales, but these can be tiring…
- Trial name
- STEP-OUT FA (NCT07731971)
- Testing
- Laboratory validation session (VSimulator), Home-based active gaming assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Effects of Exergaming on Cognitive Functions in Young Athleten
ExerCube Training on Executive Functions in Young Athletes
Competitive game sports require the existence of several sport-specific skills. In particular, game sport athletes need a good set of skills in order to perform well on the field.
- Trial name
- NCT04296708
- Testing
- Exergame Training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Bone Density Increased
Effects of Exercises on Total Body Health in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
In recent years, the survival of patients has increased with the success of leukemia treatment in children. However, according to the treatment modalities applied, complications such as changes in body composition such as…
- Trial name
- NCT04015882
- Testing
- Exercise therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Structured vs. Exergaming-Based Core Stabilization in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common inflammatory, autoimmune, and chronic rheumatic disease of childhood (1).
- Trial name
- NCT07234747
- Testing
- Structured Core Stabilization Exercise Training, Exergaming-Based Core Stabilization Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Exergaming on Hand Dexterity In Autistic Children
Through this study we aim to determine the effect of Exergaming on bimanual hand dexterity in Autistic children. This randomized controlled trial will recruit a sample of 20 autistic children as per the inclusion and exclusion…
- Trial name
- NCT05475132
- Testing
- Exergaming, Conventional Dexterity Exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Autistic Disorder
Motor Learning and Brain Changes in Autism
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether a video-game based motor training can affect postural stability, daily living skills, autism symptoms, and white matter microstructure of the corticospinal tract in…
- Trial name
- NCT02358317
- Testing
- Video Game Motor Training, Sedentary Video Game Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Major Neurocognitive Disorder, Alzheimer Disease
Exergaming Revolution in Dementia
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of a 12 weeks exergaming training in people with major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD) living in long-term care facilities.
- Conditions
- Major Neurocognitive Disorder, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Dementia
- Trial name
- GameDementia (NCT06631742)
- Testing
- Exergaming on Dividat Senso, Usual Care
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
Cerebral Palsy
Telehealth Virtual Reality Gaming on Cardiometabolic Health Among Youth With Cerebral Palsy
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the preliminary efficacy of 12-weeks of home-based exercise using consumer available virtual reality gaming technology, compared with a 12 week wait-list control group.
- Trial name
- NCT05336227
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegia
Spinal Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy: NDT-Bobath and Exergaming
The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in spinal mobility in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in children with cerebral palsy aged 10-15 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07421505
- Testing
- NDT-Bobath Therapy, Sitting Exergaming, Standing Exergaming
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Exercise, Sedentary Behavior
Gamified Versus Regular Exercise Snacks on Stationary Bikes, as One 10-Minute or Two 5-Minute Sessions a Day, for Children in an Inclusive Primary School
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn how short exercise breaks, often called exercise snacks, on stationary exercise bikes can best be offered during the school day to students in Primary 4 to 6 at an inclusive…
- Conditions
- Exercise, Sedentary Behavior, Child Behavior, Special Needs Children
- Trial name
- NCT07885644
- Testing
- Stationary cycling with game display, Stationary cycling with regular display, One 10-minute ride per riding day
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Macao Polytechnic University
Autistic Youth, Nintendo Exergaming Group, No Intervention Control Group
COMPARING EFFECTS OF NINTENDO EXERGAMING TO A NO INTERVENTION CONTROL GROUP
This is a pilot randomized clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of delivering a Nintendo Switch exergaming (NE group) intervention in a group of autistic youth with autism…
- Trial name
- NCT07720427
- Testing
- Nintendo Switch Exergaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Fatigue, Childhood ALL
Effectiveness of Exercise Through Video Games in Reducing Fatigue Among Children With Leukemia
40 children with cancer who fulfills the inclusion criteria will be included. Participants will be recruited from King Fahad Children's Cancer Center, King Fahad Medical City and King Khaled University Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT04663516
- Testing
- Exergaming
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Leveraging Extended Reality Exergaming and Telehealth to Improve Physical Activity and Health in Children With Disabilities
This phase II RCT evaluates the efficacy of a telehealth-delivered extended reality (XR) exergaming intervention on physical activity, cardiometabolic health, and physical fitness in physically inactive children with cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT07564934
- Testing
- Extended Reality Exergaming
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF )
Comparing Structured Neuromuscular Exercise and Exergaming Program in Adolescents With Familial Mediterranean Fever
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive, autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent fever attacks and inflammation of the serous membranes.
- Trial name
- NCT07013045
- Testing
- Structured Neuromuscular Exercise Group, Neuromuscular Exergaming Program Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Physical Disability
Use of Adapted Controllers for Active Video Gaming in People With Physical Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of off-the-shelf (OTS) and adapted game controllers on quality of game play, enjoyment, and energy expenditure during active video gaming in persons with mobility…
- Trial name
- NCT02994199
- Testing
- Active video gaming
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Coordination Training With Complete Body Video Games in Children and Adults With Degenerative Ataxias
Exergame training might offer a novel treatment approach even in largely nonambulatory subjects with multisystemic degenerative spinocerebellar ataxia.
- Trial name
- Move'n Fun (NCT02874911)
- Testing
- General training
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Hyperkyphosis, Postural Kyphosis
Video-Based Game Therapy in Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
The scapula provides the base of the kinetic chain, which is stabilized by the surrounding muscles. Considering that activating the scapular musculature to stabilize the spine would restore the relationship between body segments…
- Conditions
- Hyperkyphosis, Postural Kyphosis, Exergaming, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05912478
- Testing
- Videogame-Based Therapy, Waiting list
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), Pediatric Physiotherapy
Virtual Reality-Assisted Exercise in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
This randomized controlled, single-blind clinical trial investigates whether virtual reality (VR)-assisted, video game-based exercise training, added to a conventional pulmonary physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, improves…
- Conditions
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT), Pediatric Physiotherapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- VR-HSCT (NCT07653880)
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University