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Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during each 45 minutes intervention session, up to 6 weeks
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Study Summary
This trial tests the impact of virtual reality on elderly health, exploring the support needs for use of the tech. Participants complete questionnaires & test games to measure effects.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for independent older adults residing in the sponsor's retirement home who are interested in using virtual reality to support their health. It's not suitable for individuals with pacemakers or those at risk of epilepsy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how virtual reality can help maintain health among elderly residents through two types of training sessions: individual and group assistance. Participants will complete questionnaires and engage in VR games that involve upper body movement.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly mentioned, potential side effects may include dizziness, nausea, eye strain, or disorientation due to the immersive nature of virtual reality technology.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ during each 45 minutes intervention session, up to 6 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during each 45 minutes intervention session, up to 6 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Ease
Learning of virtual reality tasks
Satisfaction with supervision
+1 moreSecondary outcome measures
Desire to play virtual reality games
Stress Level at the start of the session
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Individual assistanceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
5 sessions with individual assistance
The Virtual Reality (VR) activity will take the form of five (5) training sessions.
Session 1: Basics of VR.
Session 2: 1-multiplayer game mode.
Session 3: Playing with a library. Browsing a library
Session 4: 2-individual game mode.
Session 5: Game practice.
For each session, in small groups of 3 people, it will be proposed to test games requiring only movements of the upper limbs of low to moderate intensity. Sitting will be mandatory for the tests in order to avoid falls.
Group II: Collective assistanceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
4 sessions with collective assistance and 1 session with individual assistance (session 5)
The Virtual Reality (VR) activity will take the form of five (5) training sessions.
Session 1: Basics of VR.
Session 2: 1-multiplayer game mode.
Session 3: Playing with a library. Browsing a library
Session 4: 2-individual game mode.
Session 5: Game practice.
For each session, in small groups of 3 people, it will be proposed to test games requiring only movements of the upper limbs of low to moderate intensity. Sitting will be mandatory for the tests in order to avoid falls.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
TOPMEDLead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
480 Total Patients Enrolled
Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du CanadaUNKNOWN
2 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
SEC Fonds Immobilier Groupe MauriceUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled
Frequently Asked Questions
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To what extent does the participant enrollment of this investigation expand?
"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this study, initially published on February 27th 2023, is actively searching for patients to participate. Approximately 48 individuals need to be enrolled from a single medical centre."
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Are individuals still being enrolled in this experiment?
"This trial is still recruiting participants, according to information available on clinicaltrials.gov. It was initially posted in late February of 2023 and the latest update occurred November 1st of that same year."
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