Acceptability Study of Virtual Reality Training for Inhibitory Control in Older Adults with Neurocognitive Disorders

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the acceptability of an immersive application designed to improve inhibitory control in older adults with neurocognitive disorders, including mild or slight major neurocognitive disorder. The study focuses on 48 patients experiencing difficulties with executive function, particularly inhibitory control, using a serious game inspired by the GoNoGo task. The goal is to compare immersive virtual reality VR training with a non-immersive tablet version over a period of time. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups playing the serious game on a VR headset or on a tablet, with sessions repeated twice a week for 4 weeks, each lasting 20 minutes. After 2 months, participants will again engage in 8 sessions of the serious game, either with a VR headset or a tablet, following the same schedule. This design allows comparison between immersive and non-immersive training methods and includes a waiting period. During the study, participants will complete the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 UTAUT2 questionnaire multiple times at inclusion and at several points up to 24 weeks to assess acceptability of the technology. Researchers will monitor participants progress and responses to the serious game, and all sessions and questionnaires are designed to capture feedback on user experience. The total participation period includes initial training and follow-up assessments extending up to 24 weeks.

Virtual Reality Training for Inhibitory Control in Neurocognitive Disorders