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Behavioural Intervention

VR + Music for Aging

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Centre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
be 60 years of age or older
no severe visual or hearing impairment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to develop a new intervention using music and virtual reality to improve the well-being and quality of life for elderly patients. The researchers believe that providing elderly patients with a virtual reality headset to listen

Who is the study for?
This trial is for inpatients aged 60 or older at the IUGM's URFI without acute illnesses, severe cognitive impairments, major visual/hearing issues, or balance disorders. Participants must consent to the study.
What is being tested?
The trial tests a new intervention using VR headsets and music aimed at improving mental health, well-being, quality of life and reducing anxiety in geriatric patients.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly mentioned, potential side effects may include discomfort with VR use such as dizziness or nausea and emotional responses to music.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 60 years old or older.
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I do not have severe problems with my vision or hearing.
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I do not have any balance disorders.
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I do not have a severe brain function disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Feasability
Secondary study objectives
Affect variation
Anxiety variation
Emotions variation
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
participants will listen to and watch a concert of musicians playing classical music through a VR headset
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
participants will simply listen to the concert through headphones

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Centre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-MontréalLead Sponsor
14 Previous Clinical Trials
24,407 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Aging
560 Patients Enrolled for Aging
~51 spots leftby Dec 2025