Golden Age: Virtual Reality and Mindfulness
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Psychological Wellbeing
- Sponsor
- Idego srl
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in levels of GAD-7 test scores
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the research is to identify innovative methodologies to improve the psychological well-being of ageing people.
Detailed Description
With regard to the objectives of the Golden Age project, a software of Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) for people over 65. The application aims to improve the psychological wellbeing of ageing people, facilitating the removal of barriers that may represent a risk factor with respect to the assumption of a healthy and correct nutrition. In particular, the elderly will be exposed to naturalistic scenarios in Virtual Reality combined with Mindfulness audio tracks. The practice of Mindfulness in Virtual Reality will be used to prevent and intervene on depressive symptoms, stress and anxiety, which represent the main obstacles to the adoption of healthy behaviours in the elderly person.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Average age over 64
- •MMSE between 20 and 30
- •Adequate vision and hearing to see scenarios and hear tracks
- •sufficient ability to understand procedures and communicate with staff
Exclusion Criteria
- •High levels of depression combined with other psychological risk indices (such as suicidal thoughts)
- •Current use of narcotics or substance abuse
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in levels of GAD-7 test scores
Time Frame: Two months
The GAD-7 test is a validated test for the detection of generalized anxiety disorder. GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Higher scores mean worse outcome.
Change in levels of PHQ-9 test scores
Time Frame: Two months
The PHQ-9 test is a validated test for the detection of depression. The PHQ-9 score ranges from 0 to 24. Higher scores mean worse outcome.
Change in Perceived Stress Scale test scores
Time Frame: Two months
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) test is a validated test for detecting general stress levels. The minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 40. Higher scores mean worse outcome.
Change in Mindful Awareness Attention Scale scores
Time Frame: Two months
The Italian Adaptation of the Mindful Awareness Attention Scale is a questionnaire investigating the presence of mindfulness skills.The minimum score is 15 and the maximum score is 105. A high score indicates an improvement.
Secondary Outcomes
- Level of acceptance and usability of devices(Two months)