Feasibility Study of Virtual Sail 3D in Cognitive Functions

NCT06579378 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2024-08-30

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Summary

This research project will assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a 6-week intervention to improve cognitive functions using the 3D immersive virtual reality software "CEREBRUM" with virtual sailing scenarios among elderly with mild cognitive impairment. CEREBRUM, developed by PRoMIND in association with IDEGO, is the first European tool for enhancing cognitive functions via 3D immersive virtual reality in psychosocial disabilities. Previous studies have shown its effectiveness in improving cognitive functions and well-being in people with bipolar disorders. The software includes modules for memory, learning, cognitive estimations, attention, working memory, and executive functions. For this study, the software was developed with sailing virtual scenarios to make it more enjoyable and engaging, as well as to train other cognitive functions such as motor skills and language abilities among people with disabilities.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

VSail 3D

The "CEREBRUM" software with virtual sailing scenarios is made up of exercises of variable difficulty, designed to train different cognitive functions, in particular attention, memory, learning, cognitive estimates, working memory, executive functions, motor abilities and language. The different degrees of difficulty are designed to adapt to the user's functional diagnosis. The operator who conducts the intervention must adapt the difficulty level to the user's residual abilities, so that the exercises are neither too easy nor too complex. Each session, after an initial part of welcome, psychoeducation and orientation to the instrument, involves alternating virtual reality exercises, positive and corrective feedback, and suggestions of practical homework related to the cognitive function trained during the session that the individual should try during daily life.

OTHER

WEB-Health

The intervention includes a series of 3 webinars focused on active ageing promotion. In particular, each webinar will regard topics related to healthy lifestyle, such as physical activity in old age, effective communication, stress management, technologies and health. Each webinar will be conducted by a mental health professional, and it will be delivered in real-time in a group (plenary).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fondazione di Sardegna

    collaborator UNKNOWN
  • University of Cagliari

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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