The Effects of Game-Based Exercises on Upper Extremity

April 5, 2024 updated by: KTO Karatay University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed 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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Konya, Turkey, 42020
        • KTO Karatay University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control
No intervention will be applied to the control group
Experimental: Game-Based Exercises
The participants will engage in game-based exercise training twice a week for a total of 6 weeks. Each session will last for 45 minutes, and to ensure participants' sustained engagement, the activities will vary weekly. Here's an outline of the weekly activities:
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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Hand Muscle Strength Assessment
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6
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
Finger Muscle Strength Assessment
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6
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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sensory Assessment
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6
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
Functional Assessment
Time Frame: Baseline measurement before the Gamed-Based Exercises begin (pre-intervention), post-intervention at week 6
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

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: EMİNE ARSLAN KILIÇOĞLU, PhD(c), KTO Karatay University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 3, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 15, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

April 3, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 3, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

January 24, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 8, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 5, 2024

Last Verified

January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KARATAY_EAK

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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