Virtual reality brings back memories to ease Alzheimer's symptoms
NCT ID NCT06960915
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) reminiscence therapy can reduce behavioral problems and improve quality of life in 50 nursing home residents with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Participants will use VR to explore familiar heritage sites, aiming to trigger positive memories and reduce anxiety, depression, and apathy. The approach is non-drug and focuses on comfort and emotional well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Residents of the long-term care facilities of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, * Residents with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or related diseases, i.e. with an MMSE ≥ 10, * Residents or their legal representative agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-residents of the long-term care facilities of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, * Residents with an MMS \< 10, * Residents or their legal representative refusing to participate in the study, * Residents in terminal palliative care, * Residents with disruptive behavioral disorders.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France
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