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Using Virtual Reality Travel to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults

NCT07644416 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-08-14

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Summary

This study aims to investigate whether and how virtual reality travel (VRT) can reduce loneliness among older adults. It will utilize a mixed-methods research design that combines an randomly assigned experiment with follow-up semi-structured interviews.

This is a pilot study and it is essential to establish the feasibility and acceptability of the protocol, assess the tolerability of VR technology in this population prior to conducting a full-scale RCT, and generate preliminary effect size estimates to inform future sample size calculations.

Conditions

  • Loneliness
  • Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
  • Virtual Reality
  • Leisure Activities

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Virtual Reality Travel

Participants in the VR travel group experience a 13-minute-and-44-second VR tour of Bali Island, Indonesia.

BEHAVIORAL

Puzzle-Based Attention Control Activity

Participants in the attention control group complete 13 minutes and 44 seconds symmetric puzzles featuring leaves, birds, and insects.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Indiana University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-01
Primary Completion
2026-12-30
Completion
2027-05-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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