NCT05867641 · RECRUITING
VR&R: Providing Caregiver Respite by Managing BPSDs and Improving QoL in People with Dementia Using Immersive VR-Therapy
This trial is testing whether immersive virtual reality therapy used at home can help people with dementia feel calmer and better, while giving their family caregivers a genuine mental break. It compares two VR formats: solo viewing and shared viewing with a researcher. Phase NA means this is not a standard drug trial — it is a behavioral study evaluating how well the approach works in real home settings. Details on effectiveness are still being gathered.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: People with dementia * Individuals who are 65 years of age or older * Individuals living at home with a family caregiver * Individuals diagnosed with dementia Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with open wounds on face (sutured lacerations exempted) * Individuals with a history of seizures or epilepsy * Individuals with a pacemaker * Individuals with head trauma or stroke leading to their current admission * Individuals with cervical conditions or injuries that would make it unsafe for them to use the VR headset * Individuals who identify as being legally blind * Individuals with alcohol related dementia/ Korsakoff syndrome. * Individuals who have a Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) as Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) * Individuals who cannot speak and understand English Caregiver inclusion criteria: * Individuals who identify as a primary caregiver for the PwD * Individuals who have access to the internet through a device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) that can be used during the study Caregiver exclusion criteria: * Individuals who cannot speak and understand English * Individuals who are cognitively unable to provide informed consent for themselves * Identify as legally blind
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2025-03-28