Can VR sharpen your mind? small study tests feasibility

NCT ID NCT05583903

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether healthy volunteers would find a virtual reality (VR) software called ReCognitionVR usable and acceptable. The software, delivered through an Oculus Quest 2 headset, is designed to improve attention and executive functions. Thirty healthy adults aged 18-35 or 60 and older participated. The main goal was to see if at least 70% of participants would use the software for 20 minutes, and to measure usability scores.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Virtual reality software (ReCognitionVR) delivered via Oculus Quest 2
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that virtual reality is a practical and enjoyable way to train attention and thinking skills in healthy people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only measures short-term use and satisfaction, not long-term cognitive benefits.

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Houston Methodist Research Institute

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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