Plain-English translation of NCT05641662 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This international research study is testing whether a custom-designed exergame—a video game created specifically to encourage physical activity—can help people with heart failure who are currently inactive. The game is designed to be fun, personalized to your abilities, and can even be played with friends or family members. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce the time you spend sitting, improve your overall fitness, and enhance your quality of life.
Heart failure affects over 20 million people worldwide, and many patients struggle to stay physically active, especially if they are homebound or find traditional exercise difficult. This study exists because exergames may offer an engaging, affordable way to help these patients move more and sit less—something that could benefit millions of people living with this condition.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives the Heart-Exergame with personalized coaching and regular feedback for 3 months; the other group receives standard activity advice. If you are in the exergame group, you will play the game daily at a level matched to your current fitness, wear an activity monitor to track your progress, and have weekly check-ins with a coach during the first month (then less frequent as time goes on). The study lasts 6 months total, and researchers will measure changes in how much time you spend sitting, your daily activity levels, and your overall quality of life.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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