Gamified Physical Rehabilitation for Older Adults With Musculoskeletal Issues: Pilot Noninferiority Randomized Clinical Trial (Preprint)

Author:

Randriambelonoro MiranaORCID,Perrin Franck CarolineORCID,Herrmann FrançoisORCID,Carmona Gorki AntonioORCID,Geissbuhler AntoineORCID,Graf ChristopheORCID,Frangos EmiliaORCID

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Resource-rich countries are facing the challenge of aging societies, a high risk of dependence, and a high cost of care. Researchers attempted to address these issues by using cost-efficient, innovative technology to promote healthy aging and regain functionality. After an injury, efficient rehabilitation is crucial to promote returning home and prevent institutionalization. However, there is often a lack of motivation to carry out physical therapies. Consequently, there is a growing interest in testing new approaches like gamified physical rehabilitation to achieve functional targets and prevent rehospitalization.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a personal mobility device compared with standard care in the rehabilitation treatment of patients with musculoskeletal issues.

METHODS

A total of 57 patients aged 67-95 years were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=35) using the gamified rehabilitation equipment 3 times a week or to the control group (n=22) receiving usual standard care. Due to dropout, only 41 patients were included in the postintervention analysis. Outcome measures included the short physical performance battery (SPPB), isometric hand grip strength (IHGS), functional independence measure (FIM), and the number of steps.

RESULTS

A noninferiority related to the primary outcome (SPPB) was identified during the hospital stay, and no significant differences were found between the control and intervention groups for any of the secondary outcomes (IHGS, FIM, or steps), which demonstrates the potential of the serious game-based intervention to be as effective as the standard physical rehabilitation at the hospital. The analysis by mixed-effects regression on SPPB showed a group×time interaction (SPPB_I_t1=–0.77, 95% CI –2.03 to 0.50, <i>P</i>=.23; SPPB_I_t2=0.21, 95% CI –1.07 to 0.48, <i>P</i>=.75). Although not significant, a positive IHGS improvement of more than 2 kg (Right: 2.52 kg, 95% CI –0.72 to 5.37, <i>P</i>=.13; Left: 2.43 kg, 95% CI –0.18 to 4.23, <i>P</i>=.07) for the patient from the intervention group was observed.

CONCLUSIONS

Serious game-based rehabilitation could potentially be an effective alternative for older patients to regain their functional capacities.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03847454; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03847454

Publisher

JMIR Publications Inc.

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