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Phase Not Applicable
Age: 55Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
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Developing and Assessing an Innovative Exergaming Technology for Older Adults Living in Long-term Care Homes With a User-centered Design Approach
Led by University of Toronto · Updated on 2024-06-13
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Toronto
Lead Sponsor
S
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Residents in long-term care homes often spend much of their day inactive and socially isolated, increasing their risks for depression, dementia, and decreased physical function. Researchers are evaluating an exergaming technology called MouvMat designed to improve mobility, cognitive function, and social connection among older adults living in these settings. This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of MouvMat compared to standard recreational activities. The study involves two groups: one using the MouvMat exergaming technology and a control group receiving usual recreational programming by therapists. The intervention group participates in 45-minute sessions three times a week for six weeks, playing interactive games on a digital surface either individually or in small groups. The control group meets on a similar schedule for standard activities. Both groups have their outcomes measured by a blinded research assistant. Participants will be evaluated at the start, midpoint (3 weeks), and end (6 weeks) of the intervention. Assessments include mobility tests such as the Timed Up and Go and 2-Minute Walk Test, cognitive tests like digit span and Trail Making Test, and measures of social isolation and depression. Safety is monitored by tracking any adverse events related to exergaming. The study also includes interviews with staff and family members to understand the technology's usability and enjoyment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Developing and Assessing an Innovative Exergaming Technology for Older Adults Living in Long-term Care Homes
Who Can Participate
Age: 55Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Residents aged 55 years or older living in participating long-term care homes
- Able to communicate and speak English
- Able to provide informed consent or have a substitute decision maker who can consent
- Family members, friends, or caregivers aged 18 years or older who can communicate in English are eligible regardless of resident participation
- LTC staff with at least 6 months experience working with older adults in specified roles and can communicate in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Residents unable to communicate or speak English
- Residents who typically do not participate in recreational activities
- Residents with severe sensory impairments or moderate to severe cognitive impairment or MMSE scores less than 20
- Family members unable to communicate or speak English
- Family members with severe sensory impairments preventing interaction with MouvMat
- Family members unable to provide verbal feedback
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants engage in either a 6-week exercise program with the MouvMat exergaming technology or standard recreational programming, involving sessions 3 times per week lasting 45 minutes each.
3 sessions per week (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Chester Village
Toronto, Canada
Completed
2
Kensington Gardens
Toronto, Canada
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Research Team
C
Charlene Chu, PhD
S
Shefali Ram
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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