NCT07596225 Effects of Kinect-Based Exergaming Versus Wii Fit Training on Balance and Fall Risk Among Healthy Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT07596225 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad |
| Condition | Balance |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 46 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-05 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.
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Brief Summary
Study, titled Effects of Kinect-Based Exergaming versus Wii Fit on Balance and Fall Risk among Healthy Older Adults, is a randomized controlled trial comparing the balance training effects of Xbox Kinect and Wii Fit. After obtaining informed consent, 46 healthy older adults will be randomly allocated (1:1) using sealed envelopes to a 6-week training program in either group. Static, Dynamic, and Anticipatory balance will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention using the Biodex Balance System for objective comparison.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults aged ≥55, community-dwelling, with a BBS score between 21-50, including both mild to moderate Risk falls * Able to stand without assistive devices * Cognitively able to follow instructions, with a MoCA score ≥ 22 * Both Genders: Males and females Exclusion Criteria: * History of Neurological disorders affecting balance (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke) * Acute Vestibular disorders/Major Musculoskeletal impairments (e.g., Arthritis) * Participation in other balance training programs within the past 6 months * Any condition posing a safety risk (e.g., severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled hypertension
Contact & Investigator
Nayab Khan, DPT
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Foundation University Islamabad
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07596225 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 55 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Balance. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07596225 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07596225 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at khannayyab0202@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07596225 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Islamabad, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07596225 clinical trial?
NCT07596225 is sponsored by Foundation University Islamabad. The principal investigator is Nayab Khan, DPT at Foundation University Islamabad. The trial plans to enroll 46 participants.