Study of Different Exercise Doses Through Videogames in Older Adults

University of Castilla-La Mancha32 enrolled

Overview

The objective of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of applying different gamified exercises doses in older adults. It will also learn from possible adverse effects of the intervention. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: * Are there any differences between heart rate, perceived exertion and enjoyment between groups? * Are there any adverse effects? What is the magnitude of these adverse effects? * Are there any correlations between gamification time and the occurrence of adverse effects?

A randomised clinical trial will be conducted in which the use of exercise doses between 10 and 30 will be tested. Participants will be recruited from Nueva Esperanza nursing home, Fuensalida, Toledo. The study will be conducted according to the CONSORT statement for clinical, crossover and parallel trials. The study will have a total of two experimental groups, with different intervention times, between 10 and 30 minutes, respectively, using a mobile application. The intervention will consist of performing exercise in pairs in a single bout during the mentioned times.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Older Adult

Interventions

Gamification exercise through a videogameOTHER

Different exercises will be performed through a videogame.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 YearsMax age: 105 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * subjects over 60 years of age * score equal to or greater than 20 on the Mini Mental cognitive test * Subjects that present the ability to stand without the use of technical aids or with the technical assistance of a device used for walking. Exclusion Criteria: * severe visual impairment * medical contraindication for physical activity * pathology or problem that could prevent the test from being carried out.

Locations (2)

Nueva Esperanza Nursing Home

Fuensalida, Toledo, Spain

Universidad de Castilla La Mancha

Toledo, Toledo, Spain

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Heart Rate

Heart rate will be measured using polar H10

Time frame: Heart rate is measured thourought the intervention, once the intervention is finished (10 to 30 minutes) recording of heart rate will stop.

Rate of perceived exertion

Rate of perceived exertion will be measured using Borg (RPE 6-20). Higher values indicate higher levels of perceived exertion

Time frame: RPE will be measured at half time and once the intervention is finished for both groups.

Exercise satisfaction

It will be measured using Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Higher values indicate higher percieved satisfaction/ enjoyment

Time frame: It will be measured on the same day intervention finishes, up to 5 hours post-intervention.

Adverse effects

It will be measured using Hooper and Mackinnon wellness questionnaire. Higher values indicate worse perceived effects.

Time frame: 24 and 48 hours post-intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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