Immersive Virtual Reality for Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings

Sponsor
Laval University
Study ID
NCT07658287
Status
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Conditions

  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Long-term Care Centres for Old Adults Users

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Guided Mindfulness Meditation — BEHAVIORAL
    Mindfulness Meditation for Cognitive Impairment
  • Adapted Virtual Reality Mindfulness Meditation Program — DEVICE
    Immersive Virtual Reality Mindfulness Meditation
  • Usual Care — OTHER
    Standard Care

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an immersive virtual reality mindfulness meditation program is feasible and acceptable for older adults living in long-term care settings in Quebec who have mild to moderate neurocognitive disorder. It will also learn about the safety and potential effects of the program on well-being. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the virtual reality mindfulness meditation program feasible and acceptable for residents and staff in long-term care settings? * Does the adapted version of the program show potential benefits for well-being, including depression, anxiety, quality of life, mindfulness, pain, and loneliness? * What practical challenges, user experiences, and side effects, such as cybersickness, occur during the program? Researchers will compare the original Toujours Dimanche virtual reality mindfulness meditation program, an adapted version of Toujours Dimanche designed for older adults with mild to moderate neurocognitive disorder, and standard care alone to see if the adapted program is feasible, acceptable, and potentially helpful. Participants will: * Take part in up to 8 virtual reality mindfulness meditation sessions over 4 weeks, if assigned to a virtual reality group * Complete questionnaires before and after the 4-week study period * Share feedback about their experience, when possible * Be observed by staff or research team members to document feasibility, acceptability, user experience, and safety

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 18, 2026
Start date
Jun 15, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jun 15, 2027
Completion
Jun 15, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
36 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Guided Mindfulness Meditation
    Participants in this group will receive standard care and guided mindfulness meditation sessions designed for people with cognitive impairment. Participants will be invited to complete 8 sessions over 4 consecutive weeks, with approximately 2 sessions per week. Each session will last about 5 to 15 minutes, depending on participant preferences, comfort, and tolerance.
  • Experimental: Adapted Toujours Dimanche Virtual Reality Meditation
    Participants in this group will receive standard care and the adapted Toujours Dimanche immersive virtual reality program. The intervention includes guided mindfulness meditation sessions designed for older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment or neurocognitive disorder. Participants will be invited to complete 8 sessions over 4 consecutive weeks, with approximately 2 sessions per week. Each session will last about 5 to 15 minutes.
  • Active Comparator: Standard Care
    Participants in this group will receive standard care alone for 4 weeks. They will not receive the guided mindfulness meditation intervention or the Toujours Dimanche virtual reality meditation program during the study period.

Primary Outcome Measure

Recruitment, Retention, Adherence, Blinding, and Safety Feasibility Indicators [ Time Frame: Up to 4 weeks ]

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