The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Training Program

NCT06575218 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: YeditepeUni
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 45
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 50% of all cases. Advanced age is a significant risk factor for AD. Virtual Reality (VR) is an interactive video game technology that provides computer-generated environments that include physical activity and provide users with experiences similar to those in the real world. VR technology can be used for rehabilitation purposes in individuals with various orthopedic and neurological disorders due to its ability to enhance motor, cognitive learning and neural plasticity (1,2). The aim of our study was to examine the effect of the Virtual Reality Training Program on cognition in individuals with Alzheimer's disease living in the community.

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Montreal cognitive assessment scale

  MOCA is a short cognitive assessment method developed to detect particularly mild stages of cognitive impairment.

  12 weeks

• Berg Balance Scale

  BBS measures static and dynamic balance in elderly individuals

  12 weeks

• Time up and Go Test

  TUG test evaluates fall risk, mobility and physical performance in the elderly

  12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Virtual reality training group

EXPERIMENTAL

It will be included in the virtual reality training program to be implemented with the Wii-fit console.

Other: Conventional exercise and cognitive exercise; Other: control

Conventional exercise and cognitive exercise group

EXPERIMENTAL

It will be included in the cognitive exercise program along with conventional balance exercises.

Device: Virtual reality training; Other: control

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

no intervention

Interventions

Virtual reality training DEVICE

Virtual reality training

Conventional exercise and cognitive exercise group

Conventional exercise and cognitive exercise OTHER

Conventional exercise and cognitive exercise

Virtual reality training group

control OTHER

no intervention

Conventional exercise and cognitive exercise group; Virtual reality training group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• ≥ 55 years and older Diagnosed with AD according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria by a neurologist, MOCA ≥ 16 Clinical Dementia Rating Scale \< 2

You may not qualify if:

• Various mobility restrictions, musculoskeletal disorders, (wheelchair use, etc.) Clinically significant aphasia (must be able to understand the therapist's commands) Significant visual or sensory impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yeditepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ebru Akbuğa Koç

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dementia; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Tauopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Ebru Akbuga Koc

CONTACT

216; ebru.akbuga@yeditepe.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 23, 2024
• First Posted: August 28, 2024
• Study Start: May 21, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 31, 2024
• Study Completion: September 6, 2024
• Last Updated: August 30, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

TU (1)