VR training boosts caregiver skills and reduces burden in dementia study

NCT ID NCT05475002

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

Summary

This study tested a virtual reality program designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia. 92 caregivers in Taiwan used VR to experience dementia symptoms, alongside e-books and support groups. The goal was to improve their knowledge, empathy, and confidence while reducing the stress of caregiving.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
virtual reality care empowerment program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way to support family caregivers, reducing stress and improving care quality.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 92 participants in Taiwan, so results may not apply to other cultures or settings. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Empowerment

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • TCU dementia day center

    Hualien City, 970, Taiwan

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