Xbox Kinect Sports vs Nintendo Switch Sports for balance
This trial compares two types of active video games (Xbox Kinect Sports and Nintendo Switch Sports) to see which one is better for improving balance in older women. You would play the games in a supervised setting and your progress will be tracked.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 60 and 75 years old.
- You can understand and follow simple instructions.
- You live independently and can take care of yourself.
- You do not have vision or balance problems that would make it hard to play games on a screen.
- You are able to attend at least 85% of the scheduled sessions.
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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