Can VR games boost brain health in mild cognitive decline?
NCT ID NCT07638748
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset for cognitive and physical exercises is practical and well-liked by people with mild cognitive impairment. Ten participants will do three supervised VR sessions per week for six weeks. The goal is to see if they can stick with it and find it usable, not yet to prove it improves memory or thinking.
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 sessions using the Real System™ VR headset
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that VR-based rehab is a practical and enjoyable way to support cognitive and physical function in people with mild cognitive impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (10 people) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and some people may experience motion sickness or discomfort.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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