Virtual reality for older adults in long-term care
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can improve wellbeing for older adults living in long-term care homes. It is designed for people with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems who can use the headset safely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You live in a long-term care home or seniors' residence in the Chaudière-Appalaches or Capitale-Nationale regions of Quebec
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking difficulties
- You can understand English or French
- You can see and hear well enough (with glasses or hearing aids if needed) to use a virtual reality headset
- You don't have health issues like frequent migraines, epilepsy, severe vertigo, or motion sickness that would make using VR 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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