Music, Virtual Reality for Patients in IUGM (NCT06296199) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Music, Virtual Reality for Patients in IUGM
Canada40 participantsStarted 2024-05-01
Plain-language summary
Promoting good care, well-being and quality of life for geriatric patients is a long-standing initiative in Quebec, and one in which the Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM) has always been a leader. For example, the IUGM played a major role in drafting the reference framework for the AAPA (approach adapted to the needs of the elderly), which was introduced by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services Sociaux in 2011. The investigator propose to continue this work by focusing in this project on the development of a new intervention aimed at the well-being and quality of life of geriatric patients and based on music and VR.
Thee investigator hypothesize (1) that a VR headset-based intervention based on listening to and observing a concert of musicians playing classical music is feasible for patients hospitalized at the IUGM's URFI and in patients attending the geriatric outpatient clinic, and (2) that this intervention can improve their mental health - i.e. their positive emotions, well-being and quality of life - and reduce their anxiety.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* be hospitalized at the URFI of the IUGM, or being a patients attending the geriatric outpatient clinic
* be 60 years of age or older,
* not have an acute intercurrent pathology in the week preceding the procedure and during the two days of the procedure,
* have no psycho-behavioural disorders,
* no major neurocognitive disorder at a severe stage,
* no severe visual or hearing impairment,
* no vestibular balance disorders,
* give written consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participate in another concurrent experimental clinical study, to avoid interference with our study.
* Do not understand written or spoken French or English. The participants are French and/or English speakers, and the questionnaires are only available in these 2 languages.
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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.
What they're measuring
1
Feasability
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06296199
SponsorCentre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal