Evaluating the Clinical Suitability of Microsoft Xbox One Games in Geriatric Rehabilitation

April 25, 2026 updated by: Gulfidan Tokgoz, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Evaluating the Clinical Suitability of Microsoft Xbox One Games in Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Delphi Study

This study aims to determine the potential for 'safe' and 'effective' use of Microsoft Xbox One-based motion games for the geriatric population through expert consensus using a unique set of assessments, and to provide clinicians with an evidence-based guide to game selection.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

20

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
      • Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)
        • Balıkesir University
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Bilal Katipoğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
        • Contact:
          • Nilay ARMAN, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
          • Phone Number: +905534558707
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Saime Nilay Arman, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The list of 17 games prepared by our research team will be presented to 20 experts in the form of a digital catalog.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. To be a Physiotherapist with at least 5 years of clinical/academic experience in geriatric rehabilitation or neurological rehabilitation,
  2. To be a researcher in game technologies, Exergame applications, or Kinect systems, and to be a Physiotherapist with clinical/academic experience,
  3. To approve the 'Informed Consent Form' regarding participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Not having conducted research/academic activities in the specified areas of expertise (Physiotherapy, Gerontology, Play Technologies),
  2. Failure to provide feedback within the specified timeframes,
  3. Withdrawing voluntarily at any stage of the study.

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Expert panel
The study sample will consist of a group of experts selected using purposive sampling, who are equipped to clinically and technically evaluate games on the Microsoft Xbox One platform. The target panel is approximately 20 individuals, including physiotherapists (with geriatrics/neurology experience) and academics and clinicians working in the field of game technology. Experience in the field of game technology will be considered when submitting the form.
Other: Exergame Applications Assessment
The 'Exergame Applications Assessment Form-Geriatrics (EUDF-G)', to be used in this research, is an assessment form developed by our research team to evaluate the clinical suitability of commercially available games. This form, not directly taken from any existing scale, is structured by combining internationally valid models such as technological usability (SUS), game experience (GEQ), enjoyment of physical activity (PACES-S), and exergame motivation (EEQ) with elderly population-specific motor-safety criteria (Gerling et al., 2012; Marston & Smith, 2013). This hybrid structure constitutes the unique value of our study, offering a systematic assessment pool designed by our researchers for the clinical selection of Microsoft Xbox One games in the field of geriatric rehabilitation.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Exergame Applications Evaluation Form-Geriatrics (EUDF-G):
Time Frame: 1 week
The 'Exergame Applications Evaluation Form-Geriatrics (EUDF-G)', to be used in this research, is an evaluation form developed by our research team to assess the clinical suitability of commercially available games. This form, not directly derived from any existing scale, is structured by combining internationally valid models such as technological usability (SUS), game experience (GEQ), enjoyment of physical activity (PACES-S), and exergame motivation (EEQ) with elderly population-specific motor-safety criteria (Gerling et al., 2012; Marston & Smith, 2013). This hybrid structure constitutes the unique value of our study, offering a systematic evaluation pool designed by our researchers for the clinical selection of Microsoft Xbox One games in the field of geriatric rehabilitation.
1 week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Game Demonstration Materials:
Time Frame: 1 week
As part of the research, a total of 17 games/activities with potential for use in geriatric rehabilitation and compatible with the Microsoft Xbox One Kinect sensor will be submitted for expert evaluation. These games are grouped according to their requirements for lower extremity strength, upper extremity coordination, dynamic balance, and cardiovascular endurance as shown in the table. The "Microsoft Xbox One Game Demonstration Materials," which will be submitted for evaluation by the expert panel as part of the research, consist of the following components that clinically and technically standardize the potential effects of the game on the geriatric population.
1 week

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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 (Estimated)

April 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 15, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 25, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 25, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 1, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 25, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2026/44

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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