ElderlyVR_LIFENCT06668740
Evaluation of a Program to Improve the Life Quality of Elderly
A study testing The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Elderly in people with Elderly, run by Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Older people belong to an age group that has been increasing in recent decades, leading to a progressive ageing of the population. With the aim of reducing the generational digital divide, the use of technology in retirement homes was proposed. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Elderly
- What is being tested?
- The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Elderly
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 2 Mar 2022to 15 Apr 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 65 or older.
- Resident of a geriatric home in the Valls area.
- Individuals with slight, moderate, fair, or total impairment of social resources, as assessed by the Duke University Center (1978) Social Resources Scale (OARS).
Who cannot join
- Individuals with a history of frequent migraines or motion sickness.
- Individuals with moderate or severe cognitive impairment (≥ 5 errors on the Abbreviated Pfeiffer test).
- Inability to communicate in Spanish and/or Catalan.
- Individuals with advanced visual and/or hearing impairments.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Influence of Using Virtual Reality Glasses on the Quality of Life of the Elderly
Older people belong to an age group that has been increasing in recent decades, leading to a progressive ageing of the population. With the aim of reducing the generational digital divide, the use of technology in retirement homes was proposed. To this end, virtual reality glasses were used to allow the visualization of an external virtual world and, subsequently, it was evaluated whether their application improved the quality of life of the elderly by reducing the difficulties they have in participating in recreational activities outside these centers. A prospective quasi-experimental longitudinal study was carried out in the centers belonging to the basic health area of Valls, with a study period from May 2023 to March 2024. Quality of life was measured using the ad hoc "Escala de Calidad de Vida Rivas-Bordas".
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Being tested
- The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Elderly
- Keywords
- VirtualReality, Quality of Life, Elderly
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in ElderlyBehavioural
The group first completed a pretest, after which they watched 360-degree VR videos, such as nature walks and trips, for 10 minutes once a week over four weeks. Following this, a posttest was conducted. The outcomes will be used to measure changes in Quality of Life.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Other | A pretest was conducted with a group of elderly residents from three different nursing homes. Following this, participants watched 360-degree VR videos featuring nature walks, trips, and similar experiences for 10 minutes, once a week, over a period of four weeks. After completing the VR sessions, a posttest was administered. The results will be used to assess the participants' Quality of Life and their Satisfaction with the intervention. Receives: Behavioral: The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Elderly |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Level of Quality of Life
The Quality of Life was evaluated using the ad hoc "Rivas-Borda Quality of Life Scale." Developed by the principal investigators, it consists of 26 items. The scale measures participants' Quality of Life across four areas (emotional, cognitive, socio-economic, and physical) using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Never or almost never, 4 = Always or almost always). The lowest possible score on the scale is 23, and the highest is 104. A score between 104 and 81 indicates an adequate Quality of Life, between 80 and 54 points suggests a risk of Quality of Life deterioration, and between 53 and 23 indicates an altered Quality of Life.
At the end of the scale, there are 3 additional questions assessing satisfaction with the activity, also rated on a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Not at all, 4 = Very much).
Measured: pre-intervention and immediately after post-intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Gender
Female, Male or Non-binary
Measured: pre-intervention
Marital Statuts
Single, widowed, married or in a partner living in the residence or married or in a partner who does not live in the residence.
Measured: pre-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Oct 2024
- Study start2 Mar 2022
- Primary completion2 Sep 2022
- Study completion15 Apr 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ElderlyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dèlia Borda Fortuny, Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06668740
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 23/155-P
- Acronym
- VR_LIFE
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 18 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 3 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Borda Fortuny D, Rivas Lopez S, Martinez-Torres S, Rey-Renones C, Martin-Lujan FM. The Influence of Virtual Reality Glasses Use on the Quality of Life of Older Adults: Protocol for a Prospective, Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Dec 23;14:e74298. doi: 10.2196/74298.
PubMed 41432992
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Influence of Using Virtual Reality Glasses on the Quality of Life of the Elderly
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06668740
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VR_LIFE / 23/155-P
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Keywords
- VirtualReality, Quality of Life, Elderly
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i GurinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Apr 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Older people belong to an age group that has been increasing in recent decades, leading to a progressive ageing of the population. With the aim of reducing the generational digital divide, the use of technology in retirement homes was proposed. To this end, virtual reality glasses were used to allow the visualization of an external virtual world and, subsequently, it was evaluated whether their application improved the quality of life of the elderly by reducing the difficulties they have in participating in recreational activities outside these centers. A prospective quasi-experimental longitudinal study was carried out in the centers belonging to the basic health area of Valls, with a study period from May 2023 to March 2024. Quality of life was measured using the ad hoc "Escala de Calidad de Vida Rivas-Bordas".
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Other | Behavioral: The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in ElderlyA pretest was conducted with a group of elderly residents from three different nursing homes. Following this, participants watched 360-degree VR videos featuring nature walks, trips, and similar experiences for 10 minutes, once a week, over a period of four weeks. After completing the VR sessions, a posttest was administered. The results will be used to assess the participants' Quality of Life and their Satisfaction with the intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 65 or older.
- Resident of a geriatric home in the Valls area.
- Individuals with slight, moderate, fair, or total impairment of social resources, as assessed by the Duke University Center (1978) Social Resources Scale (OARS).
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Individuals with a history of frequent migraines or motion sickness.
- Individuals with moderate or severe cognitive impairment (≥ 5 errors on the Abbreviated Pfeiffer test).
- Inability to communicate in Spanish and/or Catalan.
- Individuals with advanced visual and/or hearing impairments.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in ElderlyThe group first completed a pretest, after which they watched 360-degree VR videos, such as nature walks and trips, for 10 minutes once a week over four weeks. Following this, a posttest was conducted. The outcomes will be used to measure changes in Quality of Life. | Behavioural | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Level of Quality of Life
Time frame: pre-intervention and immediately after post-intervention
The Quality of Life was evaluated using the ad hoc "Rivas-Borda Quality of Life Scale." Developed by the principal investigators, it consists of 26 items. The scale measures participants' Quality of Life across four areas (emotional, cognitive, socio-economic, and physical) using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Never or almost never, 4 = Always or almost always). The lowest possible score on the scale is 23, and the highest is 104. A score between 104 and 81 indicates an adequate Quality of Life, between 80 and 54 points suggests a risk of Quality of Life deterioration, and between 53 and 23 indicates an altered Quality of Life. At the end of the scale, there are 3 additional questions assessing satisfaction with the activity, also rated on a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Not at all, 4 = Very much).
2 secondary outcomes
Gender
Time frame: pre-intervention
Marital Statuts
Time frame: pre-intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Dec 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41432992Borda Fortuny D, Rivas Lopez S, Martinez-Torres S, Rey-Renones C, Martin-Lujan FM. The Influence of Virtual Reality Glasses Use on the Quality of Life of Older Adults: Protocol for a Prospective, Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2025 Dec 23;14:e74298. doi: 10.2196/74298.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing The use of Virtual Reality Glasses in Elderly in people with Elderly, run by Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Level of Quality of Life (time frame: pre-intervention and immediately after post-intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06668740, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Dec 2024.