Cognitive Stimulation Program With Virtual Reality for Older Adults With Depressive Symptoms

Sponsor
Grupo Lusófona
Study ID
NCT07710222
Status
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Conditions

  • Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

  • Cognitive stimulation program — BEHAVIORAL
    Twelve group sessions of a cognitive stimulation program with virtual reality.

Study Details

The aim of this pilot RCT is the development, implementation, and evaluation of a cognitive stimulation program with virtual reality for individuals aged 65 or older who have depressive symptoms and attend Portuguese day centers. The program aims to promote their cognitive functioning, well-being and functionality, and to reduce their depressive symptoms. A pilot study of the program will be conducted to assess its feasibility and preliminary efficacy.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 17, 2026
Start date
Sep 30, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2027
Completion
Mar 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Cognitive stimulation + VR
    Participants receive a cognitive stimulation program with virtual reality.
  • No Intervention: Wait-list Control
    Participants assigned to the waitlist control condition remain on the waitlist throughout the study and are offered the intervention upon completion of the post-intervention assessment phase.

Primary Outcome Measure

Adherence [ Time Frame: Throughout the intervention period (6 weeks) ]

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