Technology and Family Thriving Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Caregiver Burnout, Quality of Life, Mental Health Wellness 1, Loneliness, Family Relationship

In brief

The purpose of this project is to test the impact of different forms of technology (virtual reality vs. video chat) on quality of life and family relationships in older adults who reside in senior living communities and an adult child who lives at a distance. The study will also investigate whether responses to the technology and quality of life outcomes depend on older adults' level of cognitive impairment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05150990

Run by

University of California, Santa Barbara

People needed

186

Starts

2021-10-02

Expected to finish

2024-03-16

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• 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)

Where it is running

• Belmont Calabasas — Calabasas, California, United States
• Oakmont of Camarillo — Camarillo, California, United States
• Friendship Manor — Goleta, California, United States
• Casa Dorinda — Montecito, California, United States
• Ojai Gables — Ojai, California, United States
• Garden Court on De La Vina — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Covenant Living at the Samarkand — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Gardens on Hope — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Grace Village Apartments — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Valle Verde — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Vista Del Monte — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Heritage House — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Maravilla — Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Atterdag Village of Solvang — Solvang, California, United States
• Stone Hill at Andover — Andover, Massachusetts, United States
• Stonebridge at Burlington — Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
• Youville House Assisted Living — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
• Cadbury Commons — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
• Brightview Canton — Canton, Massachusetts, United States
• The Linden at Danvers — Danvers, Massachusetts, United States
• Brightview North Andover — North Andover, Massachusetts, United States
• Benchmark of Norwood (Clapboardtree) — Norwood, Massachusetts, United States
• Laurelwood at The Pinehills — Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Autumn Glen at Dartmouth — Russells Mills, Massachusetts, United States
• Bayberry at Emerald Court — Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States

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