Comparison of exergame and balance exercises on balance and knee proprioception of the elderly

Comparing the effect of exergame and balance training on knee proprioception, balance and quality of life among older adults. Randomized control trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180627040251N4

Enrollment

Registered

2021-09-14

Start date

2021-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-01

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Conditions

Condition 1: Fall. Condition 2: Gait. Condition 3: posture. Condition 4: Balance exercises. Condition 5: Quality of Life. Repeated falls Abnormalities of gait and mobility Abnormal posture Activity, other involving muscle strengthening exercises Problems related to life management difficulty

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1: In this group, the Exergaming training sessions are done by the Xbox Kinect, which uses Console and Kinect Sensors. The sensor is an infrared camera that diagnoses

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 65 years of age and older with the ability and mobility to join the group training sessions. Able to walk without an Assistive Device.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have acute or chronic disease with influence on balance control (e.g., Parkinson’s disease; diabetes or peripheral neuropathy). Who participated in regular exercise programs in the last 6th month.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Knee Proprioception test. Timepoint: immediately before intervention; immediately after intervention and 3 month after intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Static Balance. Timepoint: immediately before intervention; immediately after intervention and 3 month after intervention. Method of measurement: Single leg Stance test.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: immediately before intervention; immediately after intervention and 3 month after intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of Life questioner.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Hassan Sadeghi

Kharazmi University

Hassan.sadeghi81@yahoo.com+98 21 2222 8001

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026