The Effects of Game-Based Exercises on Upper Extremity

Development, Human Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effects of Game-Based Exercises on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength, Sensory and Functionality: A Randomized Controlled Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06222307
• Other study ID #: KARATAY_EAK
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 3, 2024
• Est. completion date: April 3, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: January 2024
• Source: KTO Karatay University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Description:

This study focuses on exploring how game-based exercises affect upper extremity muscle strength, sensory perception, and functionality in adults. It addresses the potential impact of these exercises on physical activity levels, sensory development, and body awareness. The research highlights the significance of physical engagement, particularly in digitally inactive environments, emphasizing the need for supportive physical activity interventions. Additionally, it delves into the intricate hand movements and functions related to grasping activities, emphasizing the importance of sensory perceptions in these processes. Ultimately, the study aims to understand the correlation between game-based exercises and various facets of upper extremity functionality in adults.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 40
• Est. completion date: April 3, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: March 15, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• The inclusion criteria comprise participants aged between 18 and 25 years, having good overall health with no significant upper extremity issues.

• 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

• 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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Development, Human

Intervention

Other:
• Game-Based Exercises
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

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	KTO Karatay University	Konya

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
KTO Karatay University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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
Primary	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	Sensory Assessment	Sensory Assessment will be evaluated by two-point discrimination test. The unit of measurement for evaluations is milimeter.	Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6
Secondary	Functional Assessment	Functional assessment will be evaluated with the Nine Hole Peg Test. The unit of measurement for evaluations is seconds.	Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6