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Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality on Physical Function, Fall-Related Outcomes, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2024-12-01

Plain-language summary

To investigate the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality intervention on physical fitness, balance, physical activity level, risk of falling, fear of falling, fatigue, and quality of life in older adults compared to an active control group (ACG).

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals over 65 years of age * Individuals with a Mini Mental Test score of 24 and above * Individuals who can walk independently and do not use assistive devices * Individuals who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with neurological diseases (Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis) * Individuals with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (heart failure, endocarditis, myocarditis, cardiac arrhythmias) diagnosed with psychiatric or cognitive disorders * undergone surgical operation in the last 6 months * Visual impairment that makes it impossible for them to see virtual reality images * Individuals diagnosed with vertigo, epilepsy * Individuals diagnosed with cancer

What they're measuring

Balance

Timeframe: Assessments were conducted before the intervention and at the end of the 8-week inter-vention period. tment at 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07007026

SponsorEastern Mediterranean University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-20

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