The Effects of Game-Based Exercises on Upper Extremity

NCT06222307 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KARATAY_EAK
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of game-based exercises on upper extremity muscle strength, sensory perception, and functionality in adult individuals. The focus lies in measuring and assessing the effects of these exercises on this particular group. The goal is to determine the potential benefits of game-based exercises concerning upper extremity muscle strength, sensory perception, and overall functionality in adults.

Conditions

Development, Human

Keywords

Game-Based Exercises; Upper Extremity; Muscle Strength; Functionality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Hand Muscle Strength Assessment

  Hand muscle strength will be evaluated with the Jamar Hand Dynamometer. The unit of measurement for evaluations is kilogram-force.

  Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6

• Finger Muscle Strength Assessment

  Pinch force will be measured with Jamar Hydraulic Pinchmeter. The unit of measurement for evaluations is kilogram-force.

  Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Sensory Assessment

  Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6

• Functional Assessment

  Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6

Study Arms (2)

Game-Based Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will engage in game-based exercise training twice a week for a total of 6 weeks. Each session will last for 45 minutes, and to ensure participants' sustained engagement, the activities will vary weekly. Here's an outline of the weekly activities:

Other: Game-Based Exercises

Control

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention will be applied to the control group

Interventions

Game-Based Exercises OTHER

Week 1: Dough Kneading, Sorting Legumes, Cutting Lines with Scissors, Coloring with Dry Crayons Week 2: Dough Rolling, Scissor Use, Crumpling Paper, Finger Exercises, Tying Knots with Rubber Bands Week 3: Dough Cutting, Dough Rolling, Dough Stretching, Sewing with Needles, Wrapping Thread like a Spool, Sorting Legumes, Untying Knots in String Week 4: Rhythm Exercises, Dough Kneading and Rolling, Scissor Use, Sorting Legumes, Untying Knots in String Week 5: Stringing Beads on Thread, Unlocking, Tearing Paper, Sorting Legumes, Untying Knots in String Week 6: Tying Shoe Laces, Opening-Closing Jar Lids, Sorting Legumes

Game-Based Exercises

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participants should demonstrate active use of both hands.
• Preference is given to individuals who have not previously engaged in regular upper extremity-focused exercises or do not have a habit of regular exercise.
• Voluntary participation in the study and willingness to comply with program requirements are necessary.

You may not qualify if:

• Encompass individuals with significant upper extremity disorders or a history of serious - hand, arm, or shoulder injuries,
• Those with sensory impairments,
• Individuals whose health conditions deem them unsuitable for participation in the exercise program,
• Individuals outside the specified age range,
• Participants who have previously engaged in upper extremity-focused exercise or similar studies

Sponsors & Collaborators

• KTO Karatay University: lead

Study Sites (1)

KTO Karatay University

Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• EMİNE ARSLAN KILIÇOĞLU, PhD(c)

  KTO Karatay University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: One (Participant)
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Parallel Assignment

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 3, 2024
• First Posted: January 24, 2024
• Study Start: January 3, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 15, 2024
• Study Completion: April 3, 2024
• Last Updated: April 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)