Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Electroconvulsive Therapy01:30

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, remains a critical biomedical intervention for severe, treatment-resistant depression. While its origins can be traced back to Hippocrates' observations that malaria-induced convulsions alleviated mental illness, modern ECT has evolved significantly from its earlier, more primitive applications. First introduced in 1938 by Ugo Cerletti and his colleagues, ECT involves inducing controlled seizures using electrical currents. In its early years,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Interventions in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of clinical nursing·2026
Same author

Perspectives of older adults and healthcare providers on digital technologies in reminiscence therapy: A qualitative study.

Digital health·2026
Same author

Tailored Internet-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Transarterial Chemoembolization: Qualitative Study.

Journal of medical Internet research·2026
Same author

Effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on multiple health outcomes for older adults: an umbrella review.

BMC geriatrics·2025
Same author

Relationship Between Sleep and Cognitive Frailty in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of advanced nursing·2025
Same author

Effects of reminiscence therapy for loneliness in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Age and ageing·2025
Same journal

Impact of Virtual Reality-Based Therapies on Cognition and Depression in Patients With Parkinson Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

JMIR serious games·2026
Same journal

Virtual Reality-Delivered Exposure for Contamination Concerns in Adults With Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms: Single-Arm Pilot Study.

JMIR serious games·2026
Same journal

Tonal Auditory Discrimination Training in Youths: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Game-Based Versus Non-Game-Based Systems in a Cross-Sectional Study.

JMIR serious games·2026
Same journal

The Effects of Open-World and Fun, Accessible Games on Perceived Loneliness and Stoicism in Adults: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

JMIR serious games·2026
Same journal

Association Between Task Difficulty Regulation in Game-Based Digital Therapeutics and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

JMIR serious games·2026
Same journal

Serious Games in Nursing Education: Scoping Review of Applications, Effectiveness, and Future Directions.

JMIR serious games·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Exergaming in Older People Living with HIV Improves Balance, Mobility and Ameliorates Some Aspects of Frailty
07:27

Exergaming in Older People Living with HIV Improves Balance, Mobility and Ameliorates Some Aspects of Frailty

Published on: October 6, 2016

Nintendo Switch-Based Exergaming for Subthreshold Depression: Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kexin Huang1, Lei Song2, Ariadna Albajara Sáenz3

  • 1School of Nursing, Jilin University, No.965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130012, China, +86 13194316883.

JMIR Serious Games
|June 5, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nintendo Switch exergames significantly reduced depressive symptoms, anxiety, and improved sleep quality in adults with subthreshold depression (StD). This engaging intervention offers a promising approach for accessible mental health support.

Keywords:
Nintendo Ring Fit Adventureexergamingmixed methods designrandomized controlled trialsubthreshold depression

More Related Videos

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
06:01

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Exergaming in Older People Living with HIV Improves Balance, Mobility and Ameliorates Some Aspects of Frailty
07:27

Exergaming in Older People Living with HIV Improves Balance, Mobility and Ameliorates Some Aspects of Frailty

Published on: October 6, 2016

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
06:01

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Digital Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Subthreshold depression (StD) poses a risk for developing major depressive disorder.
  • Exercise is beneficial for depression but adherence is a challenge.
  • Exergames may enhance motivation for physical activity, yet evidence in StD is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a Nintendo Switch exergame intervention on depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality in adults with StD.
  • To explore participant experiences with the exergaming intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential explanatory mixed methods study involving a randomized controlled trial and semistructured interviews.
  • Eighty-four adults with StD were randomized into an 8-week exergaming intervention group or a control group.
  • Depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality were assessed longitudinally; qualitative interviews explored participant experiences.

Main Results:

  • The exergaming group showed significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms and improvements in sleep quality compared to the control group across all follow-up points.
  • Significant improvements in anxiety were observed post-intervention and at the 2-month follow-up.
  • Qualitative data revealed immersive engagement and perceived psychophysiological benefits, supporting the quantitative findings.

Conclusions:

  • A Nintendo Switch-based exergaming intervention effectively improved depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality in adults with StD.
  • The mixed-methods approach integrated effectiveness data with rich participant experiences.
  • Commercially available exergames present accessible and engaging tools for early mental health support in real-world settings.