Psychological Well-beingNCT06965959
Effects of Exergaming and Autogenic Relaxation on Psychological Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents
A study testing Exergaming Intervention Group and Autogenic Relaxation in people with Psychological Well-being and Nursing Homes Residents, run by Cumhuriyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 95 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Psychological Well-being, Nursing Homes Residents, Aging
- What is being tested?
- Exergaming Intervention Group and Autogenic Relaxation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 69 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2024to 1 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 95 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Institute of Health Sciences
Sivas, Central, 58140
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Exergaming Application and Autogenic Relaxation Technique on Psychological Well-Being and Life Engagement of Nursing Home Residents
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.
Read the 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.
- Conditions
- Psychological Well-being, Nursing Homes Residents, Aging, Exergaming, Mind-Body Therapies, Quality of Life
- Being tested
- Exergaming Intervention Group, Autogenic Relaxation
- Keywords
- Exergaming, Autogenic Relaxation, Psychological Well-Being, Life Engagement, Nursing Home Residents
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exergaming Intervention GroupBehavioural
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.
Autogenic RelaxationBehavioural
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exergaming Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group engaged in exergaming sessions using motion-based digital games (e.g., table tennis, boxing, skiing) twice per week for 8 weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Exergaming Intervention Group |
| Autogenic Relaxation Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group practiced autogenic relaxation twice per week for 8 weeks in small groups guided by verbal instructions Receives: Behavioral: Autogenic Relaxation |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group received no intervention and continued their usual routine. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 May 2025
- Study start1 Feb 2024
- Primary completion1 Aug 2024
- Study completion1 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Psychological Well-beingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: (1) exergaming intervention group, (2) autogenic relaxation intervention group, and (3) control group. Each group received their assigned intervention separately, and no crossover occurred between arms.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 69 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mehtap Budak, Cumhuriyet University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06965959
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023-04/50
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 2 May 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: No plan to share individual participant data.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Exergaming Application and Autogenic Relaxation Technique on Psychological Well-Being and Life Engagement of Nursing Home Residents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06965959
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023-04/50
- Conditions
- Psychological Well-being, Nursing Homes Residents, Aging, Exergaming, Mind-Body Therapies, Quality of Life
- Keywords
- Exergaming, Autogenic Relaxation, Psychological Well-Being, Life Engagement, Nursing Home Residents
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 69 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cumhuriyet UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 May 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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 design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: (1) exergaming intervention group, (2) autogenic relaxation intervention group, and (3) control group. Each group received their assigned intervention separately, and no crossover occurred between arms.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exergaming Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Exergaming Intervention GroupParticipants 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 | Experimental | Behavioral: Autogenic RelaxationParticipants in this group practiced autogenic relaxation twice per week for 8 weeks in small groups guided by verbal instructions |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group received no intervention and continued their usual routine. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 95 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Exergaming Intervention GroupA 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. | Behavioural | Exergaming Intervention Group |
| Autogenic RelaxationA 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. | Behavioural | Autogenic Relaxation Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Psychological Well-Being Score
Time frame: 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
Time frame: 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.
Standardize Mini Mental Test
Time frame: 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.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. No plan to share individual participant data.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exergaming Intervention Group and Autogenic Relaxation in people with Psychological Well-being and Nursing Homes Residents, run by Cumhuriyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Psychological Well-Being Score (time frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jul 2026.