Using a virtual reality driving simulator to help dementia patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the efficacy of a virtual reality driving simulator designed specifically for institutionalized patients with advanced dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The simulator features a serious game with varying levels of difficulty that includes realistic driving scenarios to engage cognitive functions. Participants will navigate through a virtual environment with traffic elements and audio cues to enhance their cognitive training. The aim is to assess whether this innovative approach can improve cognitive abilities and overall well-being in patients with severe dementia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Living in a dementia care unit of Riverview Health Center
* Being mobile and able to see.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Residents with significant mobility issues (wheelchair users) and those with significant visual impairment will be excluded.

Where it's running

• Riverview Health Center
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Zahra Moussavi — University of Manitoba
• Study coordinator: Zahra Moussavi, Ph.D.
• Email: Zahra.Moussavi@umanitoba.ca
• Phone: 2044747023

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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.