Virtual Reality Helmet to Test for Problems With Memory

NCT ID: NCT00454454

Last Updated: 2013-07-30

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

425 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-03-31

Study Completion Date

2010-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to compare a virtual reality display device with the standard neuropsychological evaluation for detecting mild cognitive impairment (problems with memory, concentration, reaction time, etc.).

Detailed Description

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Since many individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) appear to function normally, MCI may often be recognizable through testing in advance of any changes noticed by family members or caregivers. Early and frequent testing can therefore trigger an earlier diagnosis, which may increase the effectiveness of currently available medications used to delay onset of Alzheimer's symptoms. Primary care and geriatric physicians currently lack the necessary tools required for quick and accurate MCI screening in the doctor's office environment. The current industry-standard is a battery of pen \& paper neuropsychological tests that require 1.5 hours in a quiet room with a neuropsychologist.

Comparison: virtual reality display device compared to the standard neuropsychological evaluation for detecting mild cognitive impairment (problems with memory, concentration, reaction time, etc.).

Conditions

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Memory

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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No treatment

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 65 yrs of age and older
* MMSE of 18 or greater or mini-cog of 4 or greater
* Ability to read
* Informed consent given

Exclusion Criteria

* Visual, hearing or physical impairment that would limit ability to use the virtual reality helmet or control device
* Non-English speaking
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Wallace H. Coulter Foundation

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Emory University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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David Wright

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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David W Wright, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Emory University

Locations

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Wesley Woods Health Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Wesley Woods Outpatient Clinic

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Wright DW, Nevarez H, Kilgo P, LaPlaca M, Robinson A, Fowler S, Brumfield J, Goldstein FC. A novel technology to screen for cognitive impairment in the elderly. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2011 Sep;26(6):484-91. doi: 10.1177/1533317511426133. Epub 2011 Nov 22.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 22110158 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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797-2002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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