Design, Implementation, and Validation of a Virtual Reality Package based on 360-Degree Videos with Dual-Task Training for Enhancing Motor-Cognitive Functions in the Elderly
Design, implementation, and validation of a virtual reality package based on dual tasks including navigation and shopping scenarios from a virtual store based on 360-degree images to improve the cognitive and motor components of the elderly
Design
Single-Blinded Study with Block-Randomized Technique
Settings and conduct
Kahrizak Charitable Hospital
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Having the Age of 60 Years and above and Physical Ability to Stand and Walk and Regular Physical Activity
Intervention groups
A Control Group with 15 Members, an Intervention Group treadmill with 15 Members (Motor), an Intervention Group Virtual Reality with 15 Members (Cognitive), and an Intervention Group Treadmill and Virtual Reality with 15 Members(Motor and Cognitive)
Main outcome variables
Balance, Attention, Memory, and Visual-Spatial Perception
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
VRS360
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20231229060567N1
Registration date:2024-02-07, 1402/11/18
Registration timing:registered_while_recruiting
Last update:2024-02-07, 1402/11/18
Update count:0
Registration date
2024-02-07, 1402/11/18
Registrant information
Name
Mohsen Mohammadvaliee
Name of organization / entity
University of Isfahan
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 31 3793 2127
Email address
momova@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2024-01-30, 1402/11/10
Expected recruitment end date
2024-05-04, 1403/02/15
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Design, Implementation, and Validation of a Virtual Reality Package based on 360-Degree Videos with Dual-Task Training for Enhancing Motor-Cognitive Functions in the Elderly
Public title
Motor and Cognitive Empowerment of the Elderly Using Dual-Task Training
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Having an old age of 60 Years Or Older According to the Definition of the World Health Organization
Normal Eyesight and Hearing
None Serious Psychiatric, Cognitive and Psychological Disorders
None Simultaneous Cognitive Interventions
Being able to Stand, Walk, and Do Usual Physical Activity
None Medical Prohibition for Physical Activities
Weight Less Than 110 Kg Due to Prevent Damage to the Treadmill Platform
Signing the Consent Form to Participate in the Research
None Bone Lesion (Decentralized Fractures, Unstable Spine or Severe Osteoporosis)
Exclusion criteria:
Need Help During Intervention
Having Uncontrolled Blood Pressure Greater than 100/160 mmHg
Lack of Ability to Follow Orders
Several Falls During Intervention
Not Being Able to Carry out Interventions Independently
Physical Problems Occurrence During the Implementation of Interventions
Simultaneous Concurrent Cognitive or Psychiatric Interventions
Absence in more than One-Third of Intervention Sessions
Cardio-Pulmonary Disorders Affecting Movement or Having Bone Lesions
Age
From 60 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
Participant
Sample size
Target sample size:
60
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
In this study, the block method is used for random allocation in such a way that a statistician designs blocks of four into four equal groups, using "sealedenvelope.com". A person not involved in the research, block and allocate sequence for concealment. The allocation ratio of the samples is 1:1. Finally, based on the obtained blocks and according to the sequence of allocation, dual-task rehabilitation training is presented to the participants.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
Participants are randomly divided into four groups. These groups are the control group, the treadmill rehabilitation, the virtual reality rehabilitation, and the dual rehabilitation of treadmill and virtual reality. They are unaware of the allocation of study groups and the type of rehabilitation.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Research Ethics committees of University of Isfahan