Virtual reality program aims to sharpen minds of isolated older women
NCT ID NCT06956794
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week virtual reality program combining mindfulness, thinking exercises, and physical activity can improve memory, attention, and emotional well-being in older women who live alone and have low income. About 80 women aged 65 and older will take part. The goal is to see if this fun, group-based approach can help reduce the effects of social isolation on the brain.
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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 80 people
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- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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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65 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age 65 years or older * Living alone * Registered with the elderly care services of Suara Cooperativa * Annual income below the guaranteed minimum income threshold (below €20,353.62/year) * Global cognitive functioning not suggestive of dementia, defined as MMSE score ≥ 24 * Able to read and write * Good command of Catalan and/or Spanish * Signed informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe neurological, psychiatric disorders, or intellectual disability * Uncorrected sensory deficits (e.g., vision or hearing) * Physical or motor impairments that may interfere with participation or bias outcome measures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa
Terrassa, Barcelona, 08227, Spain
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SUARA Cooperativa
Barcelona, Barcelona, 08018, Spain
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