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Active Exergames Program in Older Adults at Risk of Falls
Sponsor: Universidad Catolica Silva Henriquez
Summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to analyze the effectiveness of a physical exercise program based on exergames combined with conventional physical therapy, compared to a conventional physical exercise program alone, in improving lower limb strength, muscle quality, and physical capacity in older adults at risk of falling. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a combined exergame and conventional exercise program improve functional capacity in older adults at risk of falling more than traditional exercise alone? Does the intervention improve lower limb strength and muscle quality more effectively than conventional exercise alone? Researchers will compare a group receiving exergame-based exercise combined with conventional therapy to a group receiving conventional physical exercise only to see if the addition of exergames enhances functional outcomes and muscle performance. Participants will: * Undergo baseline and post-intervention assessments of lower limb strength, muscle quality, and physical capacity. * Participate in a structured physical exercise program. * In the intervention group, perform exergame-based exercises using virtual reality gaming systems such as Nintendo Switch (Ring Fit Adventure). * Engage in sessions for several weeks, with consistent frequency and intensity depending on the group allocation.
Official title: Effects of Active Exergames Program on Muscle Strength, Lower Limb Muscle Mass and Physical Fitness in Older Adults at Risk of Falls
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2025-10-01
Last Updated
2025-06-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exergame-Based Exercise + Conventional Physical Therapy
Participants in this group will engage in a combined intervention consisting of: Multicomponent physical exercise (aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility), delivered twice per week for 12 weeks. Exergames training using the Nintendo Switch console and Ring Fit Adventure game. Sessions include warm-up, gameplay involving full-body movements (e.g., squats, running, balance tasks), and cooldown. Sessions are adapted to individual physical capacities and supervised by a trained kinesiologist. The intensity is monitored using the Borg Scale, following ACSM guidelines.
Conventional Physical Therapy
Participants in this group will receive a standard multicomponent physical exercise program consisting of: Exercises for aerobic capacity, strength, balance, and flexibility. Delivered in-person twice per week for 12 weeks at senior care centers. Sessions include warm-up (5-10 min), main activity (30-40 min), and cooldown (5-10 min). Intensity is controlled using the Borg Scale and monitored by a supervising kinesiologist.
Locations (1)
Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile