Virtual Reality and Computer Games for Memory Issues in Heart Failure
Official title: Virtual Reality and Computerized Cognitive Intervention for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11098708 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project explores if virtual reality and computer games can help older adults with heart failure who are also experiencing memory problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $223,586 |
| NIH project number | 5K76AG074940-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098708 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are older adults, aged 65 and above, who have both heart failure and mild cognitive impairment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without heart failure or mild cognitive impairment would likely not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
Many older adults with heart failure also experience memory and thinking challenges, which can make daily life harder. This project is looking at new ways to support these cognitive abilities. We are exploring if virtual reality experiences and special computer games can help improve memory and attention. The goal is to see if these tools can make a difference in how well people manage their heart failure and their overall quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer new ways to improve memory, daily functioning, and quality of life for older adults living with both heart failure and mild cognitive impairment.
How similar studies have gone: A small number of previous cognitive interventions have shown some early promise in improving cognitive function in heart failure, but this project aims to address their limitations with a more comprehensive approach.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jung, Miyeon — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Jung, Miyeon
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.