Virtual reality to improve quality of life for people with dependency
Official title: Feasibility and Usability of Immersive Virtual Reality for People With Dependency
Run by Universidad de Almeria · NCT06928155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try virtual reality exercises to see if adults with dependency can improve movement, mood, and independence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 172 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Almeria Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Almería, Andalusia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 28, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 28, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06928155 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) with dependency who can provide informed consent and tolerate a virtual-reality headset are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
People with severe visual impairment, vertigo, epilepsy, psychosis, or those unable to use a head-mounted display or perform the exercise components are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Participants will use immersive virtual reality with a head-mounted display combined with aerobic and strength training in tailored simulation sessions designed to practice complex movements and boost engagement. The sessions target motor function, balance, pain distraction, and cognitive stimulation to promote neuroplasticity and greater independence. The intervention is delivered at Asociación El Saliente in Almería and enrolls adults who consent to participate, excluding those with severe visual impairment, vertigo, epilepsy, or psychosis. Outcomes include functional mobility, strength, pain, anxiety, and quality of life measured over the intervention period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could improve motor function, reduce pain and anxiety, and increase autonomy and emotional well-being for people with dependency.
How similar studies have gone: Prior smaller studies and reviews have reported that VR can improve balance, muscle activity, cognition, and mood in older or dependent populations, although large definitive trials remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age * Patients who agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Those with severe visual impairment, vertigo, epilepsy or psychosis, and who may interfere with the normal performance of interactive voice response (IVR) tasks, will be excluded as a precaution.
Where it's running
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Asociación "El Saliente"
Almería, Andalusia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Raúl Romero del Rey, Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Email: rrd239@ual.es
- Phone: +34645127620
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.