Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 60 and up

Immersive 360° VR plus chair aerobics to improve thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Official title: Additional Effects of Immersive vr 360 Degree Videos With Aerobic Exercises on Cognitive Functions in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Run by Foundation University Islamabad · NCT07242495 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We test whether adding immersive 360° VR videos to chair-based aerobic exercise helps older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve memory, attention, and thinking speed.

More Cognitive Decline trials

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages60 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment34 (estimated)
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Islamabad)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 14, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 10, 2025
Study endsJanuary 10, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 21, 2025
Trial IDNCT07242495 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 60 or older with MoCA scores of 18–25, normal or corrected vision, independent in activities of daily living, and able to tolerate chair-based aerobic exercise and VR exposure.

Probably not a fit

Those unlikely to benefit include people with other neurological disorders, uncontrolled hearing or vision problems, severe motion sickness or communication impairments, or anyone unable to perform chair aerobics or attend in-person sessions.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional program compares two approaches: immersive VR 360° videos combined with supervised chair-based aerobic exercises versus chair-based aerobic exercises alone in adults aged 60 and older with MCI. Participants are screened with the MoCA (scores 18–25) and must be independent in daily activities with normal or corrected vision. Cognitive outcomes such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Trail Making Test will be measured before and after the intervention to quantify changes in global cognition, attention, and executive function. Individuals with severe motion sickness, communication impairments, other neurological disorders, or uncontrolled sensory deficits are excluded to ensure safety and valid cognitive measurements.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the combined VR and chair-based exercise program could improve cognitive function and help people with MCI maintain greater independence in daily life.

How similar studies have gone: Aerobic exercise has established cognitive benefits and VR-based rehabilitation shows promise, but combining immersive 360° VR with aerobic exercise for MCI is a relatively new approach with limited direct evidence to date.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Older population aged from 60years and above
* Normal/ normal to corrected vision
* MoCA Score of 18-25 for screening / MCI patients
* Can do Independent ADLS

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with preexisting conditions such as severe motion sickness that could be exacerbated by VR usage.
* Communication impairments
* Participants with other neurological disorders.
* Sensory deficits (such as uncontrolled hearing or visual issues)

Where it's running

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
    Islamabad, Pakistan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.