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A Trial of Extended Reality Activities to Enhance Leisure Participation Among Inpatients With Persistent Mental Health Conditions
Sponsor: Chia-Hui Hung
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of an extended reality (XR)-enhanced occupational therapy leisure intervention on motivation, emotional engagement, and therapeutic participation among inpatients with chronic psychiatric conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can the XR intervention improve leisure motivation, leisure-related attitudes, and emotional coping strategies in long-term hospitalized individuals with mental illness? Does the XR intervention promote improvements in psychological health, volition, and occupational performance? Researchers will compare an XR-based leisure therapy group to a usual care group engaged in standard hospital leisure activities such as art, music, or reading. Participants will take part in weekly 40-minute sessions for 6 weeks. The XR group will use a custom-designed mobile VR program featuring immersive 360° leisure scenarios aligned with participants' interests and functional goals. Data collection includes standardized assessments (e.g., Interest Checklist, Volitional Questionnaire, COPM, PANSS) and semi-structured interviews to explore changes in motivation, coping, and perceived benefits.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Extended Reality-Based Occupational Therapy Intervention to Improve Leisure Participation in Inpatients With Persistent Mental Health Conditions
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2025-10-31
Last Updated
2025-05-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
XR-Based Leisure Intervention
The XR-based leisure intervention was developed based on occupational therapy principles and the therapeutic use of leisure to support engagement, volition, and emotional regulation in individuals with chronic mental illness. The intervention content was designed using the AR2VR platform and the MAKAR marker-based AR development system. Leisure scenarios were created by capturing real-world environments using 360-degree panoramic video and embedding interactive elements, such as contextual prompts, virtual objects, and multimedia cues, to enhance immersion and engagement. Sessions are guided by trained occupational therapists and follow a standardized protocol to ensure consistency. A simple cardboard VR viewer is used to reduce sensory overload and avoid adverse effects common with electronic head-mounted displays, such as dizziness or nausea. Activities target various leisure domains, including physical movement, creative expression, social activities, and cognitive play. Weekly con
Locations (1)
Jing-Ho Hospital
Taichung, Taichung, Taiwan