Xbox Kinect Sports Versus Nintendo Switch Sports

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL MAULE · Aug 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is comparing two popular video game systems—Xbox Kinect Sports and Nintendo Switch Sports—to see how they affect physical health in older women who are not currently active. The study will look at changes in body composition, like body fat and muscle mass, as well as physical performance, which includes tests for grip strength, balance, and how quickly a person can get up and walk. Participants will be divided into three groups: one group will play Xbox Kinect Sports, another will play Nintendo Switch Sports, and the third group will not play any games.

To be eligible for this study, women need to be between 60 and 75 years old, able to follow simple instructions, and independent in their daily activities. They should not have any significant health issues or injuries that could affect their ability to participate. Those who join can expect to attend regular sessions where they will play the games and participate in physical tests. This is a great opportunity for older women looking to improve their health in a fun and engaging way, while also contributing to research that may help others in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Older female aged between 60 and 75 years old.
• • Presenting the ability to understand and execute direct commands in a contextualized manner.
• • Independent, that is, have a score equal to or greater than 43 points in the Preventive Medicine Exam for the Older People (in Spanish, EMPAM) of the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud, 2013).
• • Did not present any visual difficulty and/or any vestibular alteration that would hinder the performance of the games in front of the screen-
• • Complying with at least 85% attendance at the sessions scheduled for interventions.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having any disabling disease.
• • Those female who have musculoskeletal injuries or who are undergoing physical rehabilitation treatment that prevents their normal physical performance.
• • Those who have permanent or temporary contraindications to perform physical activity.