NCT06285877

Effectiveness of the Use of the Nintendo Switch Combined With Conventional Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury

Study on the Effectiveness of the Use of the Nintendo Switch Combined With Conventional Therapy in People With Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 32 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Purpose: to observe the possible benefits produced by conventional therapy through virtual reality with the Nintendo Switch to try to improve motivation and increase the degree of care satisfaction. The aim is to improve postural control in both seated and standing positions and to maintain and improve cognitive capacity. Material and methods: one group (experimental group) will receive a total of 8 one-hour sessions or 16 half-hour sessions, depending on their individual needs, for 8 weeks using the Nintendo Switch. The other group (control group) will continue to receive their conventional scheduled therapy. Measures: Abilhand, MEC-Lobo, FIST, Fugl-Meyer, Berg Balance Scale and CSQ-8.

Conditions

• Occupational Therapy
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Adults

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Conventional therapy sessions	Conventional sessions are neuropsychology, speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatments. They are based on cognitive stimulation, manipulative dexterity, therapeutic exercise.
PROCEDURE	Conventional therapy sessions plus Nintendo Switch	Conventional sessions are neuropsychology, speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatments. They are based on cognitive stimulation, manipulative dexterity, therapeutic exercise plus one hour a week of Nintendo Switch.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-01
• Primary completion: 2024-02-01
• Completion: 2025-01-01
• First posted: 2024-02-29
• Last updated: 2024-02-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain