Exergaming for long-term care residents and caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new “exergaming” activity—games that encourage movement—made for older adults in long-term care. It may help residents stay active and engaged, with participation also involving family, friends, or staff feedback.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re in a participating long-term care home and are age 55 or older (if you’re a resident), or age 18+ (if you’re a caregiver/support person).
- You can communicate and speak English.
- You (or a substitute decision maker for a resident) can give informed consent.
- You can participate in recreational/activity-style tasks (if you typically don’t do these, you may not qualify).
- If you’re a resident: you should not have severe sensory problems (for example, very hard of hearing or sight) and you should not have severe or moderate cognitive impairment that scores below 20 on the MMSE.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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