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

Not Applicable

Completed

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

• Registration Number: NCT06965959
• Lead Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University

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.

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-02-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-01
• Study Completion: 2024-08-01
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-02
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-11
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 69

Inclusion Criteria

• 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

Exclusion Criteria

• 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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Standardize Mini Mental Test	Baseline	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.
Change in Psychological Well-Being Score	Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)	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.
Change in Life Engagement Score	Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Health Sciences; 🇹🇷 Sivas, Central, Turkey