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Virtual Therapeutics for MCI
Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Summary
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a term used to describe the transitional stage that occurs between normal aging and the onset of dementia. Spatial disorientation is often considered a significant indicator for diagnosing dementia. Numerous studies have documented deficits in both the allocentric and egocentric spatial frames of reference, as well as difficulties in transitioning between them, in individuals with MCI. Rapid advances in computing technology have enabled researchers to conduct cognitive training and rehabilitation interventions with the assistance of technology. Therefore, the aim of the study is to use virtual therapeutics to train MCI spatial memory.
Official title: Low-Cost Virtual Therapeutics and Digital Biomarkers for the Early Assessment and Personalized Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2023-10-17
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2024-03-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
virtual reality non-embodied
the non-embodied virtual reality spatial training will consist of egocentric and allocentric spatial memory training with passive navigation of 8 sessions of 30/40 minutes 3 times a week.
virtual reality embodied
the embodied virtual reality spatial training will consist of egocentric and allocentric spatial memory training with active navigation of 8 sessions of 30/40 minutes 3 times a week.
treatment as usual
the treatment as usual (TAU; i.e., visuospatial "paper and pencil" stimulation) will consist of "paper and pencil" exercises
Locations (1)
Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Milan, Lombardy, Italy