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Nature-based Virtual Reality Intervention for Depression in Alzheimer's Disease
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Summary
Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), such as depression affect up to 90% patients with dementia. Non-pharmacological treatment of BPSD, can be difficult to access, require caregiver support, travel, and often have long waiting lists. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative, portable, immersive, and accessible technology which can be used in-home. More information is required on the feasibility of using VR in-home with older adults with dementia. Our study will offer a 4-week program of 15-minutes sessions, twice per week nature-based VR program for BPSD delivered in-home by virtual reality (VR). Additionally, caregivers will have the option of taking part in the study and provide feedback regarding the VR intervention. If successful, this project has the potential to prolong aging in place for individuals with BPSD, as BPSD is a significant factor in institutionalization.
Official title: Nature-based Virtual Reality Intervention for Depression in Alzheimer's Disease: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-01-06
Completion Date
2025-11-11
Last Updated
2024-12-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
nature-based virtual reality applications and videos
Participants will receive nature-based applications available on the Oculus platform, as well as nature-based 360 videos with the same content as the control group however in a 360 format.
nature-based videos
Participants will receive YouTube links to watch nature-based videos on a device (e.g., a tablet).
Locations (1)
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada