Immersive Nature-Based Wellbeing Program in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment

Sponsor
Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa
Study ID
NCT07802392
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cognitive Dysfunction

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Immersive virtual reality program — DEVICE
    Participants receive an immersive virtual reality intervention using nature-based environments. The program consists of 10 group sessions that combine mindfulness, cognitive stimulation, and breathing techniques to promote cognitive and emotional well-being.

Study Details

This study aims to evaluate an immersive virtual reality program designed to support cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. The program uses nature-based environments combined with mindfulness, cognitive stimulation, and breathing techniques. The goal is to determine whether immersive virtual reality can be a safe and effective tool to improve well-being and support active and healthy aging. The study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, virtual environments will be tested in healthy participants using behavioral and physiological measures. In the second phase, 200 older adults with cognitive impairment from day care centers and residential facilities will participate in a group-based immersive virtual reality intervention consisting of 10 sessions. Researchers will assess changes in cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, daily functioning, and quality of life before and after the intervention.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 3, 2026
Start date
Mar 31, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
230 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Immersive virtual reality intervention
    Participants receive a group-based immersive virtual reality intervention consisting of 10 sessions using nature-based environments combined with mindfulness, cognitive stimulation, and breathing techniques.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in cognitive function (verbal fluency and Digit Span tests) [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately post-intervention (1 week) ]

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