VR escapes: a new way to ease caregiver stress and loneliness?
NCT ID NCT07160673
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) sessions can improve mood, reduce loneliness, and boost quality of life for caregivers and homebound older adults. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to VR, video, or usual care for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and happiness right after and 3 months later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VR-based respite sessions using SilVR Adventures platform
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, tech-based way to reduce stress and loneliness for caregivers and homebound older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 180 participants. The VR effect may be no better than watching videos, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sau Po Centre on Ageing, HKU
RECRUITINGHong Kong, 香港島, Hong Kong
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