CompletedNot Applicable

Reducing Loneliness of Older Adults in Long Term Care Facilities Through Collaborative Augmented Realities

United States16 participantsStarted 2024-04-22

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the use of head-mounted display (HMD) augmented reality (AR) in older adults residing in communities or assisted care facilities. The main questions it aims to answer are: what is the feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction of HMD AR vs two-dimensional audio-video communication? Older adults and their designated family member will complete HMD AR activities in 8 session visits over 4 weeks. Researchers will compare HMD AR to 2-D audio-visual (AV) comparison group on feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction with the interactive communication technology.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 60 and older * residing at home in community * if residing in assisted living facility, more than 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * unable to provide assent or consent * unable to understand or speak English * physical impairment that impedes participation * terminally ill

What they're measuring

Feasibility of Intervention

Timeframe: Week 4

Acceptability of Intervention Questionnaire

Timeframe: Week 4

UCLA Loneliness Scale

Timeframe: Baseline and week 4

Networked Minds Measure (NMM) of Social Presence

Timeframe: Week 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06179225

SponsorVanderbilt University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-01

Results submitted2026-03-19

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