Virtual reality training for daily activities in dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether practicing daily activities in a virtual reality (VR) program helps people with mild dementia do everyday tasks more easily. You'll use a smartphone-based VR headset at home for 30 minutes, five days a week, for four weeks.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a similar dementia from a doctor or healthcare provider.
- Your memory test score (MMSE) is between 20 and 25, which is considered mild dementia.
- You have a quiet, safe space at home with at least 3 by 3 feet of open floor, good lighting, and a stable chair without wheels for the virtual reality setup.
- You (or a caregiver) have a smartphone that can run the VR app, and you're willing to use it.
- You can commit to 30-minute sessions five times a week for four weeks, plus assessments at the start, after 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks.
- You can communicate in English well enough to complete interviews, memory tests, and virtual reality tasks.
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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