Virtual reality training could transform dementia care for professionals
NCT ID NCT07679230
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-hour digital learning program using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can improve dementia care knowledge, attitudes, and teamwork among long-term care professionals. About 150 staff from 12 care institutions in Taiwan take part, with some receiving the training first and others later. The program includes VR simulations of dementia symptoms and AR skill practice, aiming to make learning more engaging and practical.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Dementia care education program using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a scalable way to improve dementia care skills and teamwork among long-term care staff.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in Taiwan, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires digital devices and skills, which may limit use.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 64 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: (1)Must be a registered long-term care professional or care assistant currently employed in a long-term care institution; (2) Provided informed consent and voluntarily agreed to participate in this study; (3) Capable of using digital learning devices, including smartphone applications and virtual reality (VR) headsets. Exclusion Criteria: (1)Severe visual or hearing impairments that prevent the effective use of digital learning materials or VR headsets; (2)A history of severe motion sickness, vertigo, or epilepsy that could be triggered by immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tunghai University
Taichung, 4070, Taiwan
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