Efficacy of Immersive Virtual Reality and Cognitive Training on various parameters in patients suffering from Alzheimers Disease:A Randomized Controlled Trial

AD has become a significant problem for the health system, imposing a heavy burden both financially and psychologically on a global scale. Numerous studies have been done to find out the effects of immersive virtual reality on cognitive impairment in conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Traumatic brain injury, and Mild cognitive impairment, but only a few studies have been done on finding feasibility and role of play activities in AD. To my knowledge there is no study to find the efficacy of IVR training for people suffering from AD. Available literature suggests that no studies have been done on the Indian population which needs further investigation. The main Aim of the study is to assess the effect of Immersive Virtual Training and Cognitive Training on the Global cognitive function, Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL’S), Quality of life (QOL) and Brain activities in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will be recruited from various hospitals and community centres. Participants will be screened on the basis of inclusion criteria. Whole experimental procedure will be explained and informed consent will be obtained from the participants prior to commencement of the study. Participants will be randomly assigned into 2 Experimental groups and 1 Control group. Data will be taken before and after the completion of training protocol.