THE EFFECT OF EXERGAMING APPLICATION AND AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND LIFE ENGAGEMENT OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: A RANDOMİZED CONTROLLED TRİAL
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Brief 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.
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Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2024
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 2, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 11, 2025
CompletedMay 11, 2025
May 1, 2025
6 months
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Change in Psychological Well-Being Score
Psychological well-being was measured using the Elderly Psychological Well-Being Scale. The scale evaluates emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Higher scores indicate better psychological well-being.
Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)
Change in Life Engagement Score
Life engagement was assessed with the Life Engagement Scale for Older Adults, which measures the degree of purpose, activity, and connectedness perceived by the elderly.
Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)
Standardize Mini Mental Test
Cognitive function was evaluated using the Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT), which assesses orientation, registration, attention, recall, and language. The test was used to monitor cognitive stability during the study.
Baseline
Study Arms (3)
Exergaming Intervention Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group engaged in exergaming sessions using motion-based digital games (e.g., table tennis, boxing, skiing) twice per week for 8 weeks.
Autogenic Relaxation Intervention Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group practiced autogenic relaxation twice per week for 8 weeks in small groups guided by verbal instructions
Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants in this group received no intervention and continued their usual routine.
Interventions
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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age 65 years or older
- Residing in a nursing home
- Able to communicate and follow instructions
- Scoring 24 or above on the Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT)
- Voluntary participation and written informed consent obtained
You may not qualify if:
- Diagnosed with advanced cognitive impairment (SMMT score \< 24)
- Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression)
- Having physical disabilities that prevent participation in the interventions (e.g., immobility, severe visual or auditory loss)
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Health Sciences
Sivas, Central, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- PhD Student in Nursing
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 2, 2025
First Posted
May 11, 2025
Study Start
February 1, 2024
Primary Completion
August 1, 2024
Study Completion
August 1, 2024
Last Updated
May 11, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-05