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Fernando L Vázquez¹, Ángela J Torres², Patricia Otero³

¹Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. fernandolino.vazquez@usc.es.

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This study tests a video game intervention with a smartphone app to improve active aging in older adults. Findings will guide the first evidence-based, accessible digital program for healthy aging.

Keywords:

Active ageing Health promotion Older adults Study protocol Video game

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Digital Health
Behavioral Science

Background:

Aging populations require accessible active aging programs.
Older adults face barriers to accessing traditional programs.
Digital interventions, like video games and apps, offer potential solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for active aging delivered via an interactive video game with a smartphone app.
To analyze moderators and mediators of outcome changes and assess intervention adherence.

Main Methods:

Randomized controlled trial with 548 adults aged 45+.
Intervention group: 8-week online video game with app; Control group: online active aging information.
Outcomes measured via online self-administered tests at baseline, post-intervention, and 6/12-month follow-ups.

Main Results:

Primary outcome: mental health status (SF-36) at post-intervention.
Secondary outcomes include emotional well-being, cognitive function, physical activity, and adherence.
Investigator-blinded evaluation using online assessments.

Conclusions:

This research could establish the first evidence-based, video game-based active aging intervention with a companion app.
Results will inform the efficacy, accessibility, and clinical utility of digital health solutions for promoting healthy aging.