Immersive Virtual Reality and Physical Exercise on Cognitive and Functional Performance in Hospitalized Older Patients
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Conditions studied: Disability Physical, Cognition
In brief
This study will be conducted in a hospital in Spain to investigate how a special intervention using immersive virtual reality technology can benefit hospitalized older adults with difficulties in their daily functionality. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether a cognitive stimulation intervention through immersive virtual reality, along with specific physical exercises, can improve the cognitive and physical function of hospitalized older patients. It is expected that this innovative intervention will have a positive impact on the quality of life of these patients. Participants eligible for the study must be over 75 years old, have severe functional dependency upon hospital admission, and be willing to participate. Those with severe dementia or other terminal illnesses will be excluded. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four study groups: a control group without intervention and three intervention groups, including viewing Spanish landscapes through virtual reality, performing specific physical exercises, or a combination of both interventions. At the end of the study, various aspects such as cognitive and physical function, mood, quality of life, muscle strength, and acceptance of virtual reality technology by patients will be evaluated. This study aims to provide new insights into the care of hospitalized older adults and explore innovative ways to improve their well-being during their hospital stay
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06340282
- Run by
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
- People needed
- 212
- Starts
- 2024-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2025-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-01-13
Who can join
Age: 75 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age ≥ 75 years Clinica Stability Expected length of stay ≥ 5 days Being able to communicate and collaborate with the research team
You may not qualify if…
- Barthel Index score ≥ 60 at admission Refusal to sign the informed consent by the patient/legal guardian or inability to obtain it Life expectancy less than three months End-stage disease Severe level of major neurocognitive disorder (GDS 7)
Where it is running
- Hospital Universitario de Navarra — Pamplona, Navarre, Spain (enrolling)
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