About this trial
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
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Virtual Reality Balance Training
- Wii Fit balance training