None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is aiming to determine if playing the Nintendo Wii is potentially a useful addition to a therapy program in adults with an acquired brain injury
Interventions
This is a crossover study design. All participants will complete both the intervention and comparator treatment.
During the intervention, participants will receive 4 weeks, 3 x 30 minute sessions per week of exercise using Nintendo Wii-Fit games and activities. Games and activities will be selected from the Wii suite relevant to participant deficits and interests. The experimental group will continue to receive usual physiotherapy rehabilitation. Due to clinical contrainsts there will no forma
This is a crossover study design. All participants will complete both the intervention and comparator treatment. During the intervention, participants will receive 4 weeks, 3 x 30 minute sessions per week of exercise using Nintendo Wii-Fit games and activities. Games and activities will be selected from the Wii suite relevant to participant deficits and interests. The experimental group will continue to receive usual physiotherapy rehabilitation. Due to clinical contrainsts there will no formal washout period. However, it is anticipated that up to 5 days washout period will occur.
Sponsors
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
(1) have sustained an acquired brain injury, (2) be able to walk at least 10m with supervision (with or without an aid), (3) have the ability to understand and follow simple instructions and (4) be receiving rehabilitation at the BIRU for the entire intervention period.
Exclusion criteria
(1) behavioural problems affecting participation in sessions, (2) uncontrolled health conditions or (3) severe visual, vestibular or orthopaedic problems
Outcome results
None listed