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NCT Number: NCT06985732

Contribution of Virtual Reality to the Well-being of Elderly Patients Hospitalized in SMR

The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of using virtual reality on the well-being of elderly patients hospitalized in SMR for 3 weeks. The study also allows to evaluate the effect of VR on apathy, and the autonomy of patients hospitalized in the SMR department for 3 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Virtual Reality

Age range

70 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Patients meeting the inclusion criteria and agreeing to participate in the study will be enrolled and then randomized to either the VR immersion group or the control group. Patients included in the protocol will not undergo any changes to their care. Patients in the experimental group will receive 12 virtual reality sessions in addition to their usual care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

People hospitalized in the SMR unit at La Porte Verte Hospital for a minimum of 3 weeks,

  • People with preserved or slightly impaired cognitive status with an MMSE ≥ 20,
  • People who have been informed and have signed written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

People under guardianship or curatorship,

  • People with difficulty understanding the VR study and materials,
  • People with vision problems that impact the use of VR,
  • People with hearing problems that impact the use of VR,
  • People with epilepsy,
  • People at risk of nausea and dizziness when using the VR headset,
  • People who cannot tolerate the VR headset,
  • Not affiliated with a social security scheme.
  • People receiving care with reflexology and relaxation massage

Treatment and study plan

Virtual Reality

Other

Use of virtual reality to elicit positive emotions and improve the well-being of elderly patients hospitalized in SMR

Primary outcomes

  1. WHO-5

    Time frame: 4 times throughout of study at baseline and after each VR session

    measure well-being. The score is between 0-100 a high score means better wellness

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Baptiste ISABET

CONTACT

[email protected]

0634227138 ext. 0033

Fatima Zohra IZEDAREN

CONTACT

[email protected]

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre Médical Porte Verte

Other

Registry information

Acronym: RV-SMR

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 22, 2025
Registry last updated
May 28, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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