NCT06888986

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

Integration of VR, AR, AI and Wearable Technology to Develop Innovative Health Education and Monitoring Systems on Symptom Management, Situational Reaction, Learinging Process and Physical and Psychological Health of Early Dementia

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 139 (actual)
• Sponsor: National Taiwan Normal University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-30
• Primary completion: 2025-05-08
• Completion: 2025-08-10
• First posted: 2025-03-21
• Last updated: 2026-02-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan