Virtual Reality Training for Inhibitory Control in Neurocognitive Disorders

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

About this trial

Executive function disorders, such as inhibitory control (IC) difficulties, are very common in older adults with neurocognitive disorders (NCD). Management of these disorders is possible using traditional tools and tools based on new technologies, such as serious games and virtual reality (VR). However, today, few immersive tools exist that are specifically focused on IC training. The present study aims to evaluate the acceptability of an immersive application focused on IC in 48 patients with neurocognitive disorders. Participants that will test either an immersive (VR-headset) or a non-immersive (tablet) version of the application for 4 weeks, twice a week, and fill-in acceptability related questionnaires before, during and after the end of the intervention.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

consulting the Nice hospital Memory Center

diagnosis of Mild Neurocognitve Disorder or slight major neurocognitive disorder (DSM V)

60 years old or more

presence of deficits in inhibitory control as assessed by the Frontal Assessment Battery

Disqualifiers

presence of significant vision or motor problems which would impact ability to perform the task

significant self-reported motion sickness

vulnerable persons as defined in articles L1121-5 to 8 of the French Public Health Code

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • VR headset
  • Tablet

Treatment groups

48 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups