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Virtual reality boosts dementia knowledge in college students, study finds

NCT ID NCT07366073

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Asia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can improve college students' understanding of dementia and their attitudes toward people with dementia. 129 students were randomly assigned to either a 360-degree real-life VR experience or a computer-generated VR program. They completed questionnaires before and after the session to measure changes in knowledge and attitudes. The goal is to see if immersive VR can be a better way to teach about dementia than traditional methods.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality educational program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that VR is an effective tool for teaching about dementia and reducing stigma.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study measuring short-term changes in knowledge and attitudes, not actual behavior or real-world impact. Results may not apply to other groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

129 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 20 years and older. * College students who are able to participate in virtual reality-based teaching activities and complete questionnaire assessments. * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with visual or auditory impairments that may interfere with virtual reality use. * Individuals with abnormalities of the head or face that prevent wearing virtual reality equipment. * Individuals who are unable to adapt to virtual reality devices (e.g., experiencing severe motion sickness).

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Conditions

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Health Education

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Dementia education

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University in Central Taiwan

    Taichung, Taiwan

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