Efficacy of Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy in Nursing Home Residents With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Diseases

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE, AMIENS · Apr 29, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to help nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions by using virtual reality (VR) technology. The goal is to create virtual experiences that allow participants to reminisce about their past, exploring familiar places from their hometowns. By doing this, the researchers hope to reduce behavioral issues and enhance the overall quality of life for these residents.

To be eligible for the study, participants must live in long-term care facilities associated with the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital and have mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, meaning they can still communicate and understand some information. They or their legal representatives will need to agree to take part in the study. While the trial is not yet recruiting participants, those chosen will engage in interactive VR reminiscence workshops that aim to bring joy and comfort through shared memories and experiences.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Residents of the long-term care facilities of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital,
• • Residents with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or related diseases, i.e. with an MMSE ≥ 10,
• • Residents or their legal representative agreeing to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Non-residents of the long-term care facilities of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital,
• • Residents with an MMS \< 10,
• • Residents or their legal representative refusing to participate in the study,
• • Residents in terminal palliative care,
• • Residents with disruptive behavioral disorders.