Integration of VR and AR Dementia Prevention Health Education Progrom for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

NCT ID: NCT06888986

Last Updated: 2025-05-08

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 100 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-09-30
• Study Completion Date: 2025-12-31

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR)-based cognitive health education for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Taiwan. The study aims to assess whether VR-supported interventions improve cognitive health knowledge, health literacy, and self-management skills among participants.

The primary research questions are:

1. Does the VR-based intervention enhance participants' knowledge related to dementia and their health literacy?

2. Does the VR-based intervention improve cognitive function, mental well-being, and self-efficacy compared to a control group?

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:

1. Intervention group: This group will receive the "VR Dementia Prevention Health Education Module," an immersive virtual reality program designed to enhance dementia-related knowledge and coping strategies.

2. Control group: This group will receive standard, routine health education without VR exposure.

Detailed Description

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality (VR)-based cognitive health education program for older adults in Taiwan who show signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The research seeks to determine whether VR-enhanced dementia prevention education increases dementia-related knowledge, health literacy, self-efficacy, and acceptance of dementia compared to a control group receiving standard health education without VR exposure and intervention.

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Dementia; Health Literacy; Self-Efficacy; Attitude to Health; Virtual Reality; Health Education; eHealth; Older Adults (65 Years and Older)

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: PREVENTION
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Experimental Group (VR Dementia Prevention Education)

Participants in this arm will take part in the VR Dementia Prevention Health Education Module, an immersive virtual reality (VR) intervention aimed at enhancing dementia-related knowledge, health literacy, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward dementia. The intervention combines 360-degree panoramic VR technology with interactive educational content to create a realistic and engaging learning experience for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

VR Dementia Prevention Health Education Module

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

A virtual reality (VR) cognitive health education program designed to enhance knowledge related to dementia, improve health literacy, boost self-efficacy, and shape attitudes towards dementia. Participants engage with 360-degree immersive VR modules using VR headsets that simulate real-world scenarios related to dementia. The intervention comprises five interactive VR sessions, each addressing important topics in dementia prevention and management. Trained research staff will guide participants to ensure safe and effective interaction with the VR system.

Control Group (No Intervention)

Participants in this arm will not receive any active intervention during the study. They will continue with their usual daily routine, without exposure to VR-based health education or any structured dementia-related educational programs. This group serves as a comparison to evaluate the effects of the VR Dementia Prevention Health Education Module administered to the experimental group.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

VR Dementia Prevention Health Education Module

A virtual reality (VR) cognitive health education program designed to enhance knowledge related to dementia, improve health literacy, boost self-efficacy, and shape attitudes towards dementia. Participants engage with 360-degree immersive VR modules using VR headsets that simulate real-world scenarios related to dementia. The intervention comprises five interactive VR sessions, each addressing important topics in dementia prevention and management. Trained research staff will guide participants to ensure safe and effective interaction with the VR system.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults aged 65 years and older.
• AD-8 score of 2 or higher, indicating possible cognitive impairment.
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
• Capacity to provide informed consent or have a legally authorized representative to provide consent.
• Ability to tolerate and interact with VR equipment (e.g., wearing a VR headset, using hand controllers).

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with moderate to severe dementia (i.e., unable to follow basic instructions).
• Presence of severe visual, auditory, or motor impairments that hinder interaction with VR devices.
• Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive disorder).
• Unable to communicate effectively in Mandarin or Taiwanese.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

National Taiwan Normal University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

National Taiwan Normal University

Taipei, , Taiwan

Countries

Taiwan

Other Identifiers

202212HM033

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id