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Can virtual reality lift the mood of older adults in care homes?

NCT ID NCT07884435

Symptom relief Sponsor: Francisco Antonio Nieto Escámez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 20, 2026 · Last updated Oct 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether immersive virtual reality can improve psychological well-being in older adults living in long-term care facilities. The trial enrolls 60 adults aged 60 and older without significant cognitive impairment. Participants take part in 12 guided sessions over four weeks that combine reminiscence, relaxation, and virtual cultural experiences. The study measures changes in mood, life satisfaction, and anxiety, and analyzes speech during sessions to track emotional responses.

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Active substance
immersive virtual reality sessions combining reminiscence, relaxation, and virtual cultural experiences
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer long-term care homes a low-risk activity to lift mood and ease anxiety in older residents.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, so any benefits may be modest or fade after sessions end. Some older adults may find head-mounted displays uncomfortable or disorienting.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 60 years 2. Residence in a long-term care facility for at least 3 months 3. Absence of significant cognitive impairment (MMSE ≥ 21) 4. Able to provide informed consent or have a legal representative who can do so. (5 )Able to remain seated for approximately 20 minutes per session. (6) Willing to participate in 12 VR sessions over four weeks. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding instructions or interacting with VR content. 2. Severe psychopathological diagnosis or active psychiatric disorder requiring acute clinical management. 3. Severe sensory impairments. 4. Medical or neurological conditions that contraindicate VR exposure (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy, severe motion sickness). 5. Acute medical instability or conditions requiring urgent clinical intervention. 6. Any condition judged by clinical staff to pose a safety risk during VR immersion.

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Aging, healthy Healthy volunteers

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Locations

  • The intervention is implemented across three long-term care facilities located in Sevilla, Spain.

    Seville, Spain

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