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VR&R: Providing Caregiver Respite by Managing BPSDs and Improving QoL in People with Dementia Using Immersive VR-Therapy

RecruitingNAAges 65 Years - anyAllUniversity Health Network, Toronto
NCT05867641 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this interventional trial is to learn about how immersive Virtual Reality (VR) therapy can be used at home by individuals with dementia, with assistance from their informal (e.g., friend/family) caregivers. The main question it aims to answer are: 1. Can caregivers receive quality respite time by using VR-therapy at home with their loved ones with dementia? Does this intervention reduce feelings of burden and improve well-being and resilience for caregivers? 2. Does VR-therapy help to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms (e.g., mood, apathy, agitation) and improve quality of life for individuals with dementia? 3. What types of VR "medium" (passive or cooperative) are most effective for achieving the above objectives? Participant pairs will be asked to: * Take part in an initial at-home VR technology training session and complete a series of brief questionnaires (

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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
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What it tests

  • Immersive VR Therapy in Head-Mounted Display (HMD) (Solo)
  • Immersive VR Therapy in a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) (Social)
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Where

7 sites
Acclaim Health
Oakville, Canada
Chester Village
Toronto, Canada
Circle of Care
Toronto, Canada
Toronto Grace Hospital - Main Site
Toronto, Canada
Toronto Grace Hospital - Remote Care Monitoring
Toronto, Canada
Toronto Grace Hospital - Specialized Care Centre
Toronto, Canada
McGill Dementia Education Centre
Montreal, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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