Can VR replace traditional mobility tests for seniors?

NCT ID NCT07362212

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Selcuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether virtual reality versions of three common mobility tests (walking, standing up, and timed up-and-go) are as accurate and reliable as the traditional versions. Seventy adults aged 65 and older will perform both the VR and conventional tests. The goal is to see if VR can offer a safer, more repeatable way to assess balance and fall risk.

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-based functional assessments using Meta Quest 3 headset
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safer, more accessible way to assess mobility and fall risk in older adults using virtual reality.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 70 participants, and VR may not work well for all older adults due to discomfort or unfamiliarity.

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FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Konya, Selcuklu, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

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