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Reducing Loneliness of Older Adults in Long Term Care Facilities Through Collaborative Augmented Realities
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the use of head-mounted display (HMD) augmented reality (AR) in older adults residing in communities or assisted care facilities. The main questions it aims to answer are: what is the feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction of HMD AR vs two-dimensional audio-video communication? Older adults and their designated family member will complete HMD AR activities in 8 session visits over 4 weeks. Researchers will compare HMD AR to 2-D audio-visual (AV) comparison group on feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction with the interactive communication technology.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2024-04-22
Completion Date
2025-05-22
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
HMD AR
Older adults will wear head mounted display to engage in collaborative augmented reality activities: playing checkers, decorating a fireplace mantel.
2-D AV
Older adults will use 2-D AV to engage with family members at a distance. Links will be provided to play a game of checkers or decorate a fireplace setting.
Locations (1)
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, United States