Using virtual reality and exercise to improve cognitive and physical function in older hospitalized 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 effects of immersive virtual reality (IVR) combined with multicomponent physical exercise on the cognitive and functional performance of hospitalized older adults with severe dependency. Conducted in a tertiary hospital in Pamplona, Spain, the trial will enroll 212 patients aged 75 and older, who will be randomly assigned to either a control group or one of three intervention groups. The interventions include viewing 3D videos of Spanish landscapes, engaging in physical exercises, or a combination of both, with outcomes measured through cognitive tests, strength assessments, and evaluations of mobility and quality of life. The goal is to determine if these innovative approaches can enhance the overall well-being of older patients during their hospital stay.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Age ≥ 75 years Clinica Stability Expected length of stay ≥ 5 days Being able to communicate and collaborate with the research team

Exclusion Criteria:

Barthel Index score ≥ 60 at admission Refusal to sign the informed consent by the patient/legal guardian or inability to obtain it Life expectancy less than three months End-stage disease Severe level of major neurocognitive disorder (GDS 7)

Where it's running

• Hospital Universitario de Navarra
  Pamplona, Navarre, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nicolas Martinez-Velilla Dr, PhD — Fundación Miguel Servet - Navarrabiomed
• Study coordinator: Nicolas Martinez-Velilla Dr, PhD
• Email: nicolas.martinez.velilla@navarra.es
• Phone: 00 34 848422222

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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.