ACT-based Intervention Enhanced With VR for Older Adults With Anxiety Symptoms (NCT07687420) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ACT-based Intervention Enhanced With VR for Older Adults With Anxiety Symptoms
60 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot RCT is to develop, implement and evaluate an Intervention Program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy using virtual reality as one of the components, in a sample of individuals aged 65 or older with anxiety symptoms enrolled in Portuguese day centers, with the aim of evaluating the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary evidence of efficacy of the intervention program and exploring the attitudes, behaviors and perceived barriers on the part of the participants towards the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants aged 65 or older;
* Participants with mild, moderate, or severe anxiety symptoms;
* Participants who attend day centers.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with a medical diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder or with significant cognitive deficits (measured with Mini-Mental State Examination);
* Participants with illiteracy or with linguistic difficulties that hinder communication and the comprehension of instructions;
* Participants with reduced visual acuity.
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
Intervention adherence
Timeframe: Throughout the intervention period (6 weeks)
2
Acceptability and feasibility of the intervention assessed by TFA
Timeframe: Post-intervention (at week 7)
3
Acceptability and perceived barriers (semi-structured interviews)