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This trial aims to assess the impact of an exergame intervention on mental health outcomes among adolescents with subthreshold depression.

May 25, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Effects of exergames on depression, anxiety, and sleep in adolescents with subthreshold depression: a randomized controlled trial

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Randomized trial shows exergames improve depression, anxiety, and sleep in adolescents, indicating a new mental health strategy.

This trial aims to assess the impact of an exergame intervention on mental health outcomes among adolescents with subthreshold depression.
Randomized controlled trial with 51 adolescents assigned to exergame (n=26) or control (n=25) groups.
Exergame group engaged in 40 minutes of moderate-intensity exergaming 2-3 times weekly for 8 weeks.
Mental health assessed via self-report questionnaires before and after the intervention.
Exergame group exhibited significant improvements in depressive symptoms (p<0.05).
Anxiety levels were reduced in the exergame group compared to controls (p<0.05).
Sleep quality was significantly better in the exergame group after the intervention (p<0.05).

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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