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Can dancing in virtual reality bring older adults closer together?

NCT ID NCT07850479

Symptom relief Sponsor: Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 30, 2026 · Last updated Oct 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

Researchers are testing whether an immersive virtual reality group dance program can improve perceived social cohesion among community-dwelling older adults. The trial enrolls 180 men and women aged 65 and older in Beijing and randomly assigns them to either the VR dance program or a light physical activity program. Both groups meet three times a week for five weeks. The main measure is a questionnaire about belonging and morale toward the group, taken before, right after, and one month later. The study also looks at whether men and women respond differently.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an immersive virtual reality group dance program
What this could lead to
If it works, group VR dance could become a low-cost way to help older adults feel more connected and less lonely. It could also inform how sex shapes response to social interventions.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and short, so any social benefit may fade or not hold up in larger studies. VR headsets can cause dizziness or discomfort, and some older adults may find the technology hard to use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, age 65 years or older, community-dwelling in Beijing. 2. Able to participate safely in light-to-moderate physical activity (cleared by self-report screening and/or center physician policy). 3. Able to follow verbal instructions and complete questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unstable cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions contraindicating exercise participation. 2. Severe cognitive impairment preventing informed consent or protocol adherence. 3. Contraindications to immersive VR exposure, including history of seizures/epilepsy, severe vestibular disorders, or severe uncorrected visual impairment. 4. Any medical or safety condition judged by the study physician to pose undue risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

CGF1 multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Healthy aging Loneliness Quality of life Sex differences Social cognition Social isolation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community and Senior Activity Centers

    Beijing, China

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