3D VR and Hands-on Horticultural Activities Effects (NCT05087654) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
3D VR and Hands-on Horticultural Activities Effects
Taiwan62 participantsStarted 2020-06-15
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to explore the effects of a combination of 3D virtual reality (VR) and hands-on horticultural activities on the mental health of community-dwelling older adults.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Intact cognition, possessing the ability to understand verbal meaning and the ability to operate a VR joystick independently.
Exclusion Criteria:
A history of hand dysfunction, severe visual and hearing impairment, being allergic to plants or pollen, and a current illness such as epilepsy or stroke.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study compared 3D virtual reality horticultural activities to hands-on gardening for outcomes like self-esteem, depression, and feelings of isolation — based on my own situation, which of those two approaches do you think would be more appropriate or accessible for me?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published yet, and would you be able to walk me through what they found about whether VR or hands-on gardening had a greater effect on depression and perceived isolation?
3The trial measured things like 'perceived mastery' and 'achievement motives' alongside depression — do you think addressing those psychological factors is an important part of my overall care plan, and could horticultural therapy play a role in that?
4For someone in my specific situation, would you consider a VR-based or hands-on horticultural activity a complement to other treatments I'm already receiving, or is this more of a standalone option worth exploring separately?
5Are there any practical or physical limitations I should discuss with you before considering either a VR-based or hands-on gardening program, given what this study was designed to test?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.