NCT06965959

THE EFFECT OF EXERGAMING APPLICATION AND AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND LIFE ENGAGEMENT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: A RANDOMİZED CONTROLLED TRİAL

THE EFFECT OF EXERGAMING APPLICATION AND AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND LIFE ENGAGEMENT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 69 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 95 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This interventional clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of Antroyun (exergaming) and autogenic relaxation techniques on psychological well-being and life engagement among older adults living in nursing homes. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Antroyun intervention group, autogenic relaxation group, and a control group. Interventions were applied twice per week for eight weeks. The results indicated that both interventions had a significant effect on improving psychological well-being and life engagement. The Antroyun group showed faster and more marked improvements in earlier follow-ups, while the autogenic relaxation group demonstrated sustained benefits in later follow-ups. The control group did not show any significant changes over time. Additionally, in the Antroyun group, the number of game wins was positively correlated with improvements in psychological well-being and life engagement scores. This study was carried out as part of a doctoral dissertation at Sivas Cumhuriyet University.

Detailed description

This study was registered retrospectively due to its nature as a doctoral dissertation and institutional administrative timelines. Although participant enrollment and data collection had already started, the study protocol and outcome measures were pre-specified and ethically approved prior to implementation. No interim analysis was conducted prior to registration. This registration is intended to enhance research transparency and integrity.

Conditions

• Psychological Well-being
• Nursing Homes Residents
• Aging
• Exergaming
• Mind-Body Therapies
• Quality of Life
• Health Promotion

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Exergaming Intervention Group	A behavioral intervention involving the use of motion-based digital games such as table tennis, boxing, skiing, and bowling. Participants performed exergaming sessions twice per week for eight weeks. Each session lasted approximately 15 minutes and was conducted in pairs under supervision. The intervention aimed to promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social interaction among older adults in a nursing home setting.
BEHAVIORAL	Autogenic Relaxation	A behavioral mind-body intervention in which participants practiced standardized verbal relaxation techniques focused on passive concentration and bodily awareness. Sessions were conducted in quiet rooms in small groups, twice per week for eight weeks, each lasting approximately 15 minutes. The goal was to enhance psychological well-being and reduce emotional tension in institutionalized older adults.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-01
• Primary completion: 2024-08-01
• Completion: 2024-08-01
• First posted: 2025-05-11
• Last updated: 2025-05-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)