Virtual reality to ease apathy in nursing home residents
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study explores whether using virtual reality with multi-sensory experiences (like sights, sounds, and smells) can help reduce apathy in older adults living in nursing homes. If you or a loved one has been feeling withdrawn or uninterested, this therapy might help improve emotional engagement and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You must be 70 years old or older.
- You must have been living in a nursing home or long-term care unit for at least 3 months.
- You need to be able to understand and speak French well enough for the study.
- You must have apathy (a lack of interest or motivation) confirmed by a doctor.
- You must have moderate memory or thinking problems, as shown by a score between 10 and 17 on a standard memory test.
- Your doctor must approve you for using virtual reality, and you must not have conditions like epilepsy or a pacemaker that could make it unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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