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Can virtual nostalgia boost brain health in seniors?

NCT ID NCT06973551

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality program featuring nostalgic scenes from Taiwanese culture could improve mood, life satisfaction, and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Sixty-four participants aged 65 and older were randomly assigned to either the VR program or routine activities. The VR sessions were short and supervised. Researchers measured changes in cognitive function, depression, and well-being using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nostalgia-based virtual reality program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to boost emotional well-being and slow cognitive decline in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 64 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and VR might cause discomfort or be hard for some to use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older * Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese * Capable of wearing and operating a VR headset and handheld controllers * Sufficient vision and hearing to interact with VR content (assistive devices permitted) * Able to provide informed consent or have a legal guardian provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of severe dementia or advanced neurodegenerative disease * Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * Major visual or auditory impairments that would interfere with VR use, even with assistive devices * Unconsciousness, inability to stay awake or focused for the session duration Inability to comply with study protocol or scheduled sessions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction dementia Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cognitive decline Dementia Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Psychological well-being

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan Normal University

    Taipei, Taipei City, 10610, Taiwan

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