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Time travel in VR: could 1960s scenes revive memories in Alzheimer's?

NCT ID NCT07645638

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested if immersive virtual reality (VR) can improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's disease. 33 participants wore VR headsets to explore scenes from 1960s Burgos, Spain, designed to trigger personal memories. Researchers measured changes in cognitive tests and brain activity before and after the sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality (VR) sessions recreating 1960s Burgos
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve memory and quality of life for people with Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study (33 people) with no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and any benefits might be temporary or due to the novelty of VR.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

33 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment * Aged 60 years or older. * Resident or attending care at the Alzheimer's care center in Burgos. * Capable of providing informed consent, either directly or through a legally authorized representative. * Adequate vision and hearing (corrected if necessary) to engage with the VR experience. * Able to tolerate wearing a VR headset for sessions of approximately 15-30 minutes. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of other neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis). * History of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). * Severe vision or hearing impairment that cannot be corrected (e.g., legal blindness). * History of epilepsy, seizure disorders, or other conditions that may be aggravated by VR exposure. * Active skin conditions or infections that prevent the use of a VR headset or EEG sensors. * Participation in another interventional clinical trial within the last 30 days.

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Conditions

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Alzheimer disease cognitive disorder Memory Disorders

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Alzheimer disease Memory disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Burgos

    Burgos, Burgos, 09001, Spain

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