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NCT07644416 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Using Virtual Reality Travel to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults

A NA study, sponsored by Indiana University.

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Registry status
NA
Development phase
40
Enrollment target

NCT07644416 is a NA study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by Indiana University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.

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The verdict

NCT07644416, a NA study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by Indiana University.

NOT YET RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target

Study 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.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Virtual Reality Travel
  • BEHAVIORAL Puzzle-Based Attention Control Activity

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2026-06-01
Est. Completion 2027-05-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

Indiana University

890 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07644416

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07644416 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Indiana University, which has 890 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Virtual Reality Travel is the first listed.

NCT07644416 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07644416 about?

NCT07644416 is a clinical study titled "Using Virtual Reality Travel to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults". 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...

What is the current status of trial NCT07644416?

This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2026-06-01. Estimated completion is 2027-05-30.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07644416?

The interventions under investigation include: Virtual Reality Travel (BEHAVIORAL), Puzzle-Based Attention Control Activity (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07644416?

This trial is sponsored by Indiana University, which has 890 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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