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Behavioural Intervention

Virtual Reality Music for Aging Adults

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by St. Mary's Research Center, Canada

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age of 60 years or older

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Unablility to communicate in English or French

Those who have very severe dementia (using the Reisberg stage 7 which is defined by very limited communication ability, and dependence for all self-care)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 days

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of using virtual reality technology combined with music to improve the mental health of older adults in acute care settings. This technology has been found to be safe and enjoyable for older

Who is the study for?

This trial is for aging adults who are currently hospitalized. It's designed to test if virtual reality (VR) music can improve mental health in older patients in acute care settings.

What is being tested?

The study compares two groups: one experiencing music through immersive VR and another listening to music without VR. The goal is to see if the VR group shows greater improvements in mental well-being.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include dizziness or discomfort from using VR equipment, but generally, listening to music is considered safe with minimal risks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 60 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I cannot communicate in English or French.

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I have very severe dementia and depend on others for all my care.

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I do not have severe eye conditions or epilepsy that would prevent me from using VR.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Acceptability of the music VR program

Feasibility of the music VR program

Tolerability of the music VR program

Secondary study objectives

Preliminary efficacy of the VR based music intervention in improving pain

Preliminary efficacy of the VR based music intervention in improving positive emotions

Other study objectives

preliminary efficacy of the VR based music intervention in improving mental well-being

preliminary efficacy of the VR based music intervention in improving symptoms of anxiety

preliminary efficacy of the VR based music intervention in improving symptoms of depression.

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: VR Music- InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Treatment Group: music intervention via virtual reality (VR) The music intervention aims to reproduce the experience of a musical performance. During the intervention, the participants will wear a VR headset which will give them an immersive experience of attending a virtual performance. During the intervention, the participants will be able to see the musicians (and the stage, empty auditorium, etc.) and hear the music. The participants in the VR intervention will be seated during the 15 minutes of intervention and the research assistant will stay at their side during the entire intervention. There will be no hand-help components to the VR intervention. Should the participant express any discomfort or have any questions/concerns with the intervention, the research assistant will be available and able to answer/assist the participants.

Group II: Music- Active ControlActive Control1 Intervention

The participants in the active control group will listen, via a headband, the same music as the VR music intervention group. These participants will therefore not have an "immersive" experience as they will only hear the music (i.e they will not be able to see the musicians playing). The participants in the music intervention via headband will remain seated during the 15 minutes of the intervention. During the intervention, the research assistant will stay at their side. Should the participant express any discomfort or have any questions/concerns with the intervention, the research assistant will be available and able to answer/assist the participants.

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