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NCT Number: NCT06252025

Immersive VR Reminiscence System for Facilitating Memory Retrieval Among Nursing Home Older Adults

A VR game "Memo-gration" was designed to assist elderly people in reminiscence therapy. The ultimate scene design was crafted in a vintage Chinese aesthetic reminiscent of the previous century.

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Key information

Conditions

Memory, Repressed Behavior Emotional Regulation Old Age Self-Control Social Behavior

Age range

60 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dian Zhu

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200140, China

About this study

This study tailored a variety of instructional material within each virtual scenario, taking into account various memory triggers. Guidance is activated when the user is identified as making physical contact with an object or discussing a specific keyword. This encompasses textual assistance provided within the virtual environment, the display of multimedia information, and the provision of organized voice guidance. Following the system's instructions, users engaged in discussion with the caregiver, and had the freedom to terminate the conversation at their discretion and explore other topics by interacting with different items.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • (i) absence of significant cognitive impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and communication ability.
  • (ii) Obtained the pre-test and watched the film while wearing a VR headgear without experiencing any notable discomfort.

Exclusion criteria

  • (i) Older adults with cognitive impairments that prevent normal communication
  • (ii) Visually impaired

Treatment and study plan

Memo-gration

Combination Product

This study tailored a variety of instructional material within each virtual scenario, taking into account various memory triggers. Guidance is activated when the user is identified as making physical contact with an object or discussing a specific keyword. This encompasses textual assistance provided within the virtual environment, the display of multimedia information, and the provision of organized voice guidance. Following the system's instructions, users engaged in discussion with the caregiver, and had the freedom to terminate the conversation at their discretion and explore other topics by interacting with different items.

Picture reminiscence therapy

Other

Picture reminiscence therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Profile of Mood States (POMS)

    Time frame: baseline and 1 day (study completion)

    POMS is utilized to evaluate alterations in affective state and cognitive state induced by short-term psychotherapy, emotional stimuli, etc.Participants assessed their present mental state using a 5-point Likert scale, comprising 40 questions that encompassed 7 subscales measuring tension, despair, weariness, and self-esteem, etc. A comprehensive mood disturbance score (TMD) was ultimately synthesized.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Questionnaire on VR Experience

    Time frame: 1 day (study completion)

    The UMUX-Lite and Slater-Usoh-Steed Proximity Questionnaires are combined to investigate the user experience of older persons with Memo-gration. Both assessments employ a 7-point Likert scale format.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zhu Dian

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of an Immersive VR Reminiscence System for Facilitating Memory Retrieval Among Nursing Home Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Feb 9, 2024
Registry last updated
Apr 28, 2026

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