Can good nutrition boost VR rehab for seniors?
NCT ID NCT07282561
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether malnutrition changes how well older adults recover after shoulder surgery when they use virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation. Researchers will track 60 frail adults aged 60+ to see if poor nutrition limits the benefits of VR therapy. The goal is to understand how diet and technology together can improve recovery and daily living skills.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 60 years old or older; * Frailty defined according to the Clinical Frailty Scale (Cesari et al., 2018); * Diagnosis of shoulder diseases with indication to elective surgery; Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases; * Shoulder fracture; * Actual SARS-CoV-2 infection; * Diagnosis of active cancer; * Any contraindication to oral feeding; * Malabsorptive diseases; * Cognitive impairment (MMSE\<18); * Severe chronic diseases (heart failure NYHA III-IV, lung failure, renal failure); * Any contraindication to rehabilitation; * Rehabilitation duration ≤ 14 days; * Inability to provide an informed consent;
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Locations
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
RECRUITINGRome, 00128, Italy
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