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Virtual worlds, real comfort: could VR lift spirits in care homes?

NCT ID NCT07742137

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Almeria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study explores whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can safely and comfortably improve psychological well-being in older adults living in long-term care. Participants aged 65 and older will take part in eight guided VR sessions over four weeks, with some receiving structured activities and others passive exposure. The study will measure how well the program is tolerated, its acceptability, and any early signs of benefit to emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Immersive virtual reality sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-drug, engaging way to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults in care facilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Some people might feel discomfort or cybersickness during VR sessions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

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

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Residents of long-term care facilities. * Age 65 years or older. * Full functional independence (Barthel Index = 100). * Adequate balance and gait to safely participate in VR sessions (Berg Balance Scale \> 45). * Absence of significant cognitive impairment (MMSE ≥ 25 or CAMCOG-R ≥ 80). * Absence of clinically significant depressive symptoms (GDS-SF ≤ 5). * No prior experience with immersive virtual reality. * Able to provide informed consent or have a legal representative who can do so. * Able to remain seated for approximately 20 minutes per session. * Willing to participate in eight VR sessions over four weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding instructions or interacting with VR content. * Depressive symptoms above the screening threshold established in the inclusion criteria. * Balance or gait limitations judged by clinical staff to pose a safety risk during VR use. * Medical or neurological conditions that contraindicate VR exposure (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy, severe motion sickness). * Acute medical instability or conditions requiring urgent clinical intervention. * Any condition judged by clinical staff to pose a safety risk during VR immersion.

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Aging Healthy volunteers Long-term care Psychological well-being

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Residencia San Juan de Dios

    Seville, Spain

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