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Virtual reality may bring distant families closer — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT05150990

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Santa Barbara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether shared virtual reality (VR) experiences can improve quality of life, mood, and family closeness for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia who live in senior communities, and for their adult children who live far away. Participants will take part in four weekly sessions of either VR adventures or standard video chat. Researchers will measure changes in well-being, loneliness, depression, and relationship satisfaction in both generations.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
shared virtual reality experiences via the Rendever platform, compared with video chat via Zoom
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to strengthen family bonds and ease loneliness and caregiver stress for families separated by distance.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The benefits may be modest or no better than a regular video call, and not all older adults may tolerate or enjoy virtual reality.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

186 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Mar 2024

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria for older adults: * Must reside in one of the senior living communities participating in the study * at least 50 years old * Fluent in English or Spanish * Have MCI or mild to moderate AD/ADRD * Mini-mental state examination (MMSE-2) score between 13 and 27 * Have an adult child who lives at least 45 minutes driving distance from the community and is willing to participate with them * Do not have an overly negative, aggressive, or abusive relationship with this adult child Inclusion Criteria for adult children: * At least 18 years old * Fluent in English or Spanish, * Live at least 45 minutes driving distance from the residential community * Do not have an overly negative, aggressive, or abusive relationship with their parent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe AD/ADRD (MMSE-2 score \< 13) * History of seizure, severe vertigo, hallucinations, or aggression * Severe visual impairment (screening will be conducted to determine if vision is sufficient to participate)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver Burden Cognitive Dysfunction dementia Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver burnout Dementia Family relationship Loneliness Mental health wellness 1 Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atterdag Village of Solvang

    Solvang, California, 93463, United States

  • Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

    Russells Mills, Massachusetts, 02747, United States

  • Bayberry at Emerald Court

    Tewksbury, Massachusetts, 01876, United States

  • Belmont Calabasas

    Calabasas, California, 91302, United States

  • Benchmark of Norwood (Clapboardtree)

    Norwood, Massachusetts, 02062, United States

  • Brightview Canton

    Canton, Massachusetts, 02021, United States

  • Brightview North Andover

    North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845, United States

  • Cadbury Commons

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140, United States

  • Carriage House at Lee's Farm

    Wayland, Massachusetts, 01778, United States

  • Casa Dorinda

    Montecito, California, 93108, United States

  • Covenant Living at the Samarkand

    Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

  • Friendship Manor

    Goleta, California, 93117, United States

  • Garden Court on De La Vina

    Santa Barbara, California, 93101, United States

  • Gardens on Hope

    Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

  • Grace Village Apartments

    Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

  • Heritage House

    Santa Barbara, California, 93111, United States

  • Laurelwood at The Pinehills

    Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02630, United States

  • Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living

    Milford, New Hampshire, 03055, United States

  • Maravilla

    Santa Barbara, California, 93111, United States

  • Oakmont of Camarillo

    Camarillo, California, 93012, United States

  • Ojai Gables

    Ojai, California, 93023, United States

  • Stone Hill at Andover

    Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States

  • Stonebridge at Burlington

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States

  • The Linden at Danvers

    Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923, United States

  • Valle Verde

    Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

  • Vista Del Monte

    Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

  • Youville House Assisted Living

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

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