Efficacy of Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy in Nursing Home Residents With Alzheimer's Disea… (NCT06960915) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy in Nursing Home Residents With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Diseases
France50 participantsStarted 2025-10-10
Plain-language summary
This project provides the easiest possible access to heritage elements that older persons with Alzheimer's disease or related diseases knew well but to which they no longer have access due to the motor and functional dependencies they present. It will strengthen the possibilities of reminiscence by using, rather than the usual supports, virtual reality technology to reinforce the immersion effect. It will involve carrying out virtual reality reminiscence workshops intended for residents in nursing home with Alzheimer's disease or related diseases and allowing them to explore the heritage of towns and villages in the Somme region thanks to these innovative solutions. The aim of this project is to reduce behavioral disorders and improve their quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Residents of the long-term care facilities of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital,
* Residents with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or related diseases, i.e. with an MMSE ≥ 10,
* Residents or their legal representative agreeing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-residents of the long-term care facilities of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital,
* Residents with an MMS \< 10,
* Residents or their legal representative refusing to participate in the study,
* Residents in terminal palliative care,
* Residents with disruptive behavioral disorders.
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.
1My family member is in a nursing home with Alzheimer's or a related disease — could you help me understand whether this virtual reality reminiscence therapy trial might be a good fit for their current stage of the disease and living situation?
2Since this is a crossover study, does that mean participants would try both the virtual reality approach and a comparison condition at different times, and how might that back-and-forth affect someone who has dementia?
3The trial is actively enrolling but no longer recruiting new participants — does that mean there's no way to join at this point, and if so, are there similar studies or approaches we could look into instead?
4The main thing being measured is how often behavioral problems occur — can you help me understand what kinds of behavioral symptoms this is targeting, and whether those match what my family member is actually experiencing?
5Since this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's not a traditional drug trial, what do we know so far about whether virtual reality experiences are safe and well-tolerated for someone with Alzheimer's who may already feel confused or disoriented?
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
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Reduced behavioral problem frequency in immersive virtual reality group