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Inclusive Rehabilitation: Virtual Reality as a Tool to Improve the Quality of Life of Dependent Persons

NCT06928155 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 172

Last updated 2025-07-29

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Summary

The project explores the use of virtual reality (VR) as a tool to improve the quality of life of people with dependence, providing immersive and personalized environments that support physical, neurological and psychological rehabilitation. VR makes it possible to practice complex movements, improve strength and coordination, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance brain plasticity through adapted simulations that are also motivating and safe for users. This approach facilitates more effective rehabilitation than traditional therapies by allowing repetition and visualization of movements that are difficult to perform in real life. The El Saliente Association, in collaboration with the University of Almeria, leads this initiative that seeks to promote the autonomy, inclusion and emotional well-being of people with dependence. With specific objectives such as improving motor function, stimulating neuroplasticity, reducing pain through immersive distraction and enhancing independence, the project uses VR sessions in controlled environments. In addition, activities that simulate everyday situations will be designed to facilitate the transfer of acquired skills to the real environment. The work plan is divided into design, development, implementation and analysis phases, including participant selection, software development, pilot testing and evaluation of results. At each stage, data will be collected to measure the effectiveness of the intervention, with the ultimate goal of publishing the findings in scientific forums and replicating the experience in other contexts. Day center facilities and a residential complex will provide the necessary spaces and materials to carry out the interventions. Expected outcomes include increased motivation and adherence to therapy, faster functional recovery and an overall improvement in quality of life, including increased self-esteem and reduced anxiety. This project promises a significant advance in the use of technology for inclusive rehabilitation, with benefits not only for patients but also for the advancement of innovative therapeutic solutions in the field of dependency.

Conditions

  • People With Dependency

Interventions

DEVICE

Immersive Virtual Reality with Head Mounted Display

The intervention will be carried out with an immersive virtual reality device, specifically, with a head mounted display. Specifically, it is the "MetaQuest 3" model.

OTHER

Aerobic exercise and strength training

The combination of aerobic and strength training is part of the conventional physiotherapy treatment carried out at the center.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad de Almeria

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-10-28
Completion
2025-12-28

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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