Non-Immersive Virtual Reality as a Cognitive Rehabilitation

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dementia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

TX247502

24892

Ages 65-100
All Genders

Study Summary

The study is looking for people over 65 who have mild-to-moderate dementia. The study is testing a computer game.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

You could be eligible for this study if:

-You are 65 or older.

-You have mild-to-moderate dementia.

-You are fluent in English.

-You have a ‘study partner’—a family member, friend, or caregiver—who would be willing to answer questions about you

You may not be eligible for this study if:

-You have a significant neurological, medical, or psychiatric condition, including seizures, brain tumor, history of stroke, history of head injury, major infections, cancer, kidney disease, severe vitamin deficiency, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or severe anxiety.

-You have significant impairments of your vision, hearing, or ability to move.

Study Design

Study Description

Study schedule:

There will be seven study visits.

-Visit 1 is at the study center. It will take 1-2 hours.

-Visits 2-5 are at your home. Each one will be about 30 minutes.

-Visits 6 and 7 are at the study center. Each one will take 1-2 hours.

The study will end after about two months.

Study activities may include:

-Doing paper-and-pencil tests of memory and thinking.

-Performing everyday tasks, such as making a meal, at the study center.

-Doing computer tasks.

-Completing questionnaires.

Treatment or experiment details:

-During the study, you will use a computer game. Research assistants can provide help if needed.

-The study is interested in whether the computer game can improve everyday functioning.

Additional details:

-Participants will receive $75 for completing the study.

Connect with a study center

Temple University - Dept of Psychology
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
United States
Active - Recruiting

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