Can VR boost Well-Being in seniors with cognitive decline?
NCT ID NCT07658287
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study explores whether a virtual reality mindfulness meditation program is practical and well-liked by older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment living in long-term care homes. About 36 participants will try up to 8 VR sessions over 4 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in mood, anxiety, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this approach can safely improve well-being and reduce loneliness.
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Study facts
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 24 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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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: For resident participants: * Resident of a participating long-term care facility, seniors' home, or alternative seniors' home in the Chaudière-Appalaches or Capitale-Nationale regions of Quebec * Aged 60 years or older * Able to understand French or English * Able to provide informed consent or assent, or have consent provided by a legally authorized representative or person authorized to consent * Mild to moderate cognitive impairment or neurocognitive disorder * Normal or corrected vision and hearing For staff participants: * Regularly works with at least one resident participating in Phase 3 * Has completed the revised virtual reality training provided by Super Splendide and/or Martine Bordeleau Exclusion Criteria: For resident participants: * Recurrent migraines * Epilepsy * Traumatic brain injury during the past year * Glaucoma or recovery from eye surgery * Diagnosed uncontrolled epilepsy * Diagnosed severe vertigo * Severe hearing impairment without a corrective hearing device * Significant visual impairment that would prevent use of a virtual reality headset * Motion sickness that would prevent use of a virtual reality headset * Any health condition that restricts movement or prevents safe participation, such as a significant reduction in neck or upper-limb range of motion
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Locations
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CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
RECRUITINGSainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada
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CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, Canada
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