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Effects of Video Games and Ball Tossing on Eye-Hand Coordination in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2025-09-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults can cause declines in cognitive and motor skills, especially eye-hand coordination (EHC), which is essential for daily activities and independence. This decline may result in difficulties like buttoning clothes, spilling drinks, and messy handwriting. The study evaluates and compares the effects of two interventions—video games and ball tossing exercises—on improving EHC in older adults with MCI. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group that plays video games designed to enhance EHC alongside ball tossing exercises, and a control group that only performs the ball tossing exercises. The interventions involve progressively challenging activities over six weeks, including tapping illuminated squares, dribbling and throwing soft balls, and using a table tennis bat to tap a ball. The intensity and repetitions increase weekly based on participant ability. Participants will be assessed before and after the six-week intervention using the MoCA scale for cognitive screening and the Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration to measure EHC. Researchers will monitor progress through these standardized tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. The study aims to offer accessible activities that may support cognitive health and independence in older adults with MCI.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Video Games and Ball Tossing on Eye Hand Coordination in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 60 years or older
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- MoCA score between 18 and 25 indicating mild cognitive impairment
- Able to perform activities of daily living independently
- Beery VMI score of 80 or above
You will not qualify if you...
- History of head trauma, loss of consciousness, stroke, or rapid cognitive decline
- Diagnosis of mental illness or neurocognitive disorders
- Diagnosed vestibular disorders
- Hearing, vision, or communication impairments that affect participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either a combined video game and ball tossing exercise intervention or ball tossing exercise alone to improve eye-hand coordination.
Weekly visits for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
M
Muttayaba Ishtiaq, DPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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