Effects of physically active video gaming on cognition and activities of daily living in childhood brain tumor survivors: a randomized pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity can enhance cognitive functions in both animals and humans. We hypothesized that physically active video gaming could: i) improve cognitive functions and ii) improve the execution of activities of daily living among survivors of childhood brain tumors.

Methods

Children 7 to 17 years old who completed treatment, including radiotherapy, for a brain tumor 1 to 5 years earlier were randomized to either intervention or waiting list. After 10 to 12 weeks the groups crossed over. The intervention consisted of active video gaming, using a motion-controlled video console (Nintendo Wii), for a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week and weekly Internet-based coaching sessions. Evaluations before and after each period included tests of the execution of a

SUBMITTER: Sabel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6655361 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature