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VR Physical Activity Intervention for Enhancing Well-Being in Older Adults (VESPA Trial)
VESPA Trial Summary
This trial will test the feasibility and acceptability of a new physical activity intervention delivered via VR to older adults and compare it to the current standard-of-care for telehealth.
VESPA Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowVESPA Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.VESPA Trial Design
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- You need to score at least 32 on a test called TICS-M that measures cognitive abilities over the phone.I am not willing to use a virtual reality headset.I am between 45 and 80 years old.You have regular access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to receive teleconferencing calls.You are unable to participate in physical exercise.You need to have someone with you to help you during the trial, like a family member or caregiver.You are able to speak and understand English well.You scored 32 or higher on a test that measures your memory and thinking abilities over the phone.I have been diagnosed with or have a history of photosensitive epilepsy.You answered "severe" to any question in the Virtual Reality Sickness Questionnaire.I am willing to use my Facebook account for virtual reality tasks.You are currently part of another research study involving physical activity.I haven't had heart disease, severe illness, or major heart procedures in the past 6 months.I am experiencing severe depression that is not being treated.You do not engage in physical activity often enough.You have significant hearing or sight problems that can't be corrected with hearing aids or glasses, and make it difficult for you to use the phone or have a conversation.I am between 45 and 80 years old.You have a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 45, which is considered overweight or obese.I rely on a cane or walker to move around.You do not exercise regularly, which means you are not active for at least 30 minutes at a moderate intensity for more than two days per week.I have fallen more than once in the past year.You have Wi-Fi at home.Your body mass index (BMI) falls between the range of 30 to 45 kg/m2.You have internet access at home through a Wi-Fi connection.
- Group 1: Virtual Reality
- Group 2: Video Conference
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the research team admit participants who are 20 years and older?
"For this clinical trial, eligible patients must be over the age of 45 and below 80 years old."
Who is eligible to become a part of this research experiment?
"Patient recruitment for this research trial is limited to those between 45 and 80 years old who are suffering from loneliness. A total of 30 participants will be accepted."
Is this research endeavor currently seeking participants?
"Affirmative, the information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research is actively recruiting patients. The study was first announced on December 17th 2020 and has most recently been updated April 25th 2022. They are currently seeking 30 volunteers at one medical site."
How extensive is the current cohort of participants in this experiment?
"Affirmative, the clinical trial is presently recruiting patients. This medical study was first publicized on December 17th 2020 and its information has been most recently updated on April 25th 2022. As of now, 30 people are needed to participate from 1 research centre."
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