Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality and/or Multicomponent Physical Exercise on Cognitive and Functional Performance in Hospitalized Older Patients With Severe Functional Dependency: Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study will be conducted in a hospital in Spain to investigate how a special intervention using immersive virtual reality technology can benefit hospitalized older adults with difficulties in their daily functionality. The main objective of this study is to evaluate whether a cognitive stimulation intervention through immersive virtual reality, along with specific physical exercises, can improve the cognitive and physical function of hospitalized older patients. It is expected that this innovative intervention will have a positive impact on the quality of life of these patients. Participants eligible for the study must be over 75 years old, have severe functional dependency upon hospital admission, and be willing to participate. Those with severe dementia or other terminal illnesses will be excluded. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four study groups: a control group without intervention and three intervention groups, including viewing Spanish landscapes through virtual reality, performing specific physical exercises, or a combination of both interventions. At the end of the study, various aspects such as cognitive and physical function, mood, quality of life, muscle strength, and acceptance of virtual reality technology by patients will be evaluated. This study aims to provide new insights into the care of hospitalized older adults and explore innovative ways to improve their well-being during their hospital stay

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age ≥ 75 years Clinica Stability Expected length of stay ≥ 5 days Being able to communicate and collaborate with the research team

Locations
Other Locations
Spain
Hospital Universitario de Navarra
RECRUITING
Pamplona
Contact Information
Primary
Nicolas Martinez-Velilla Dr, PhD
nicolas.martinez.velilla@navarra.es
00 34 848422222
Backup
Fabricio Zambom Dr, PhD
fabricio.zambom.ferraresi@navarra.es
00 34 848422222
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-04-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-04-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 212
Treatments
No_intervention: Control
Control group
Experimental: immersive virtual reality
Patients use virtual reality
Experimental: multicomponent physical exercise intervention
Individualized exercise intervention
Experimental: Immersive virtual reality and multicomponent physical exercise intervention
Both
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Fundacion Miguel Servet

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