Exergames, Active Games and Gamification of Physical Activity

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2026

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User Experiences of Behavioral and Psychological Change Techniques in a Walking-Based Mobile Exergame: Cross-Sectional Qualitative Study

Marianna Antoniadou, Helena Orädd, Aseel Berglund, Erik Berglund, Anna Strömberg, Tiny Jaarsma, Leonie Klompstra

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Mar 27); 14:e78776

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Design and Iterative Development of Serious Exergames for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Formative Multiple-Case Pilot Study

Won Kim, Minwoo Seong, SeungJun Kim

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Mar 02); 14:e77727

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Quantifying Slowness in Parkinson Disease Using a Serious Game: Cross-Sectional Study

Luanne Cardoso Mendes, Ariana Moura Cabral, Camille Marques Alves, Isabela Alves Marques, Alberto López Delis, Yann Morère, Adriano de Oliveira Andrade

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Feb 25); 14:e79463

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Design Requirements for Gamified Exercise Apps for Adults With Prehypertension Based on the Octalysis Framework and Self-Determination Theory: Qualitative Interview Study

Sijia Li, Genying Liu, Li Qiao, Hong-Yu Yu, Yu-Yang Zhang, Runyuan Pei, Yue-Tao Lin, Hao-Ming Ma, Mei-Hua Piao

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Feb 25); 14:e86793

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Effects of Exergaming Tennis on Players’ Tennis Skills and Mental State Compared to Regular Tennis in Adult Players: Quasi-Experimental Study

Jia Sheng Ngo, See Ziau Hoe, Maziah Mat Rosly

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Feb 02); 14:e73732

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Gamified Physical Education and Cognitive Performance Among Chinese Secondary School Students: Cross-Sectional Moderation Mediation Study

Jingtong Zhang, Sae-Sook Oh, Yaru Xu

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Feb 02); 14:e81086

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Immersive Tai Chi for Home-Based Exercise in Older Adults: Usability and Feasibility Study

XiaCheng Song, Nazlena Mohamad Ali, Mohamad Hidir Mhd Salim, Muhammad Yudhi Rezaldi

JMIR Serious Games 2026 (Jan 28); 14:e79453

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Impact of 4 Weeks or More Immersive Virtual Reality on Quality of Life and Physical Activity in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Iria Trillo-Charlín, Javier Bravo-Aparicio, Juan Avendaño-Coy, Héctor Beltrán-Alacreu

JMIR Aging 2026 (Jan 12); 9:e80820

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Evaluating the Acceptability of Using Virtual Reality to Promote Physical Activity Among Latino, Latina, and Latine Adults With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Obesity in Underresourced Settings: Protocol for a Qualitative Focus Group Study

Desiree R Acosta, Leslie Aguilar-Hernandez, Gael Perez, Iris Y Guzman-Ruiz, Josyel M Castellon, Jailene Cruz, Liana Gutierrez, Paulina Monteon-Garcia, Vanessa N Torres, O Kenrik Duru, Yelba Castellon-Lopez

JMIR Res Protoc 2026 (Jan 12); 15:e80534

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2025

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Tai Chi Chuan Auxiliary Training Systems in Health and Rehabilitation: Scoping Review

Hong Liu, Huibiao Li, Haoyu Huang, Jia Huang, Yanxin Zhang, Lidian Chen

J Med Internet Res 2025 (Dec 22); 27:e64207

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Effects of Competitive Exergaming–Based Esports on Older Adults in Hong Kong: Nonrandomized Controlled Pilot Study

Ka Man Leung, Yuchen Shi

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Dec 15); 13:e77655

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Effects of an Immersive Virtual Reality–Based Exercise Intervention on Psychological and Physiological Outcomes in College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial

Wenxi Liu, Daniel J McDonough, John Oginni, Jessh Mavoungou, Zan Gao

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Dec 15); 13:e75777

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Development and Evaluation of a Monocular Camera–Based Mobile Exergame for at-Home Intervention in Individuals at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial

Jianan Zhao, Dian Zhu, Yanan Wang, Yaqin Xia, Zeshi Zhu, Jihong Yu

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Dec 12); 13:e75823

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Effect of a Digital Health Physical Activity Program Integrating Gamification for Obesity Management in Comparison With Usual Care: Randomized Controlled Trial With an Ideographic Approach

Alexandre Mazéas, Aïna Chalabaev, Marine Blond, Charline Mourgues, Bruno Pereira, Martine Duclos

J Med Internet Res 2025 (Nov 28); 27:e78376

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Effects of Progressive Aerobic Training on Executive-Reward Network Connectivity and Symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

Shaoyu Cui, Xuefeng Xu, Xin Luo, Meiting Wei, Guang-Heng Dong

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Nov 28); 13:e83597

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Mobile Exergames to Reduce Sedentary Time in Patients With Heart Failure: What Do Health Care Professionals Expect?

Leonie Klompstra, Anna Strömberg, Antoni Bayes-Genis, Maria Boldo, Beatriz González, Nuria Santaularia, Tiny Jaarsma

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Nov 26); 13:e69126

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Effect of Dual-Task Training on Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial

Chenhao Yu, Dongsheng Bian, Jiatao Zhang, Xiao Han, Chenshu Shi, Guohong Li

J Med Internet Res 2025 (Nov 25); 27:e79274

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Effects of Balance-Based Exergame Training With Variable Difficulty on Balance and Spatiotemporal Gait Outcomes in Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Randomized Controlled Trial

Aruba Saeed, Imran Amjad, Imran Khan Niazi, Abdullah Alzahrani, Muhammad Shafiq, Heidi Haavik

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Nov 18); 13:e74092

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Achieving Gameplay Independence in Virtual Reality Exergames for Individuals With Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Pilot Study

Julia Ciążyńska, Janusz Maciaszek

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Nov 14); 13:e71823

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A Novel Gamified Exercise Program Incorporating Stampede Training for Enhancing Functional Fitness, Physical Activity Levels, and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Parallel Exploratory Trial

Siao-Fen Huang, Ching-Wen Fan, Diana Khasna Nisrina, Tsai-Wei Lin, Wen Ching Huang

JMIR Serious Games 2025 (Nov 03); 13:e73474

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