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Immersive Nature-Based Wellbeing Program in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment

NCT07802392 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Spain tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-03-31
Last updated
2026-09-03

Condition(s) studied

Cognitive Dysfunction

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Immersive virtual reality program

Immersive virtual reality program: Participants receive an immersive virtual reality intervention using nature-based environments. The program consists of 10 group sessions that combine mindfulness, cognitive stimulation, and breathing techniques to promote cognitive and emotional well-being.

Study summary

This study aims to evaluate an immersive virtual reality program designed to support cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. The program uses nature-based environments combined with mindfulness, cognitive stimulation, and breathing techniques. The goal is to determine whether immersive virtual reality can be a safe and effective tool to improve well-being and support active and healthy aging.

The study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, virtual environments will be tested in healthy participants using behavioral and physiological measures. In the second phase, 200 older adults with cognitive impairment from day care centers and residential facilities will participate in a group-based immersive virtual reality intervention consisting of 10 sessions.

Researchers will assess changes in cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, daily functioning, and quality of life before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
65 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 65 years * Diagnosis of mild or moderate cognitive impairment * Ability to understand study procedures and follow instructions * Ability to provide informed consent (or consent provided by a legal representative) * Attendance at participating day care centers or residential facilities (Phase 2) * For Phase 1: healthy adults without cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or diagnosis of advanced dementia * Severe visual, auditory, or motor impairments that prevent use of virtual reality * Neurological or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation * History of epilepsy or conditions contraindicating virtual reality exposure * Severe behavioral disturbances or agitation * Participation in other clinical studies that may interfere with results

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Change in cognitive function (verbal fluency and Digit Span tests) — Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention (1 week)
    Cognitive function is assessed using verbal fluency tasks and Digit Span tests (forward and backward). Verbal fluency evaluates language and executive function by measuring the number of words generated under specific conditions. Digit Span forward assesses attention, while Digit Span backward assesses working memory. Higher scores indicate better cognitive performance.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa Terrassa Barcelona Recruiting
Official registry record

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