Use of an Off-the-Shelf Exergame as an In-Bed Gamified Rehabilitation Intervention for Severely Deconditioned Inpatients: A Feasibility Study

1. Study Title: Use of an Off-the-Shelf Exergame as an In-Bed Gamified Rehabilitation Intervention for Severely Deconditioned Inpatients: A Feasibility Study 2. Purpose of the Study: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of an exergame-based rehabilitation program using motion recognition for bedridden inpatients. The primary objective is to determine whether digital rehabilitation can serve as a substantial adjunct to augment total rehabilitation volume. 3. Study Participants: The study involves 28 adult inpatients confined to bed. Participants will use the Nintendo Ring Fit™, which provides a motion-tracking gamified rehabilitation program, with an exercise plan personalized to each patient's physical condition. 4. Research Methodology: Exercise Protocol: Participants will engage in a personalized exercise program for two weeks using the Nintendo Ring Fit. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, occurs once daily, and is supervised by a therapist. Exercise intensity and type are tailored to the patient's physical condition to ensure safety. 5. Safety and Efficacy Monitoring: Participants' physical function (e.g., strength, mobility) is tracked throughout the study. Patients are continuously monitored for any discomfort or adverse events during exercise sessions. Motor responses are closely observed to ensure utmost safety. 6. Study Duration: The study runs from October 2024 to October 2025, during which participants undergo rehabilitation exercises using motion-tracking exergames. 7. Expected Results: The study is expected to demonstrate that digital rehabilitation programs are a feasible and safe adjunct treatment option for bedridden inpatients. Furthermore, the findings will contribute to improving in-hospital rehabilitation practices and promoting physical recovery. 8. Safety Considerations: All exercises in this study are designed with safety as the highest priority, with intensity strictly maintained at a very low to low level. If patients experience discomfort or adverse events during a session, exercise is immediately paused, and necessary medical actions are taken. All sessions are conducted under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional.

NCT Number	NCT06937463
Lead Sponsor	Asan Medical Center Collaborators: UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
Conditions	Bed-ridden Patient, Solid Organ Transplant, Post Critical Care
Enrollment	26 participants
Start Date	2024-10-16
Primary Completion	2025-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-09