| NCT ID | NCT06124339 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego |
| Condition | Aging |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-08-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-08-08 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-08 with a primary completion date of 2028-08-08.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
The Interventions for Brain Health Virtual Reality Study is a NIH-funded clinical research trial at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Health under the supervision of the study principal investigator Dr. Judy Pa. The overarching goal of this trial is to use a novel virtual reality (VR) based intervention that simultaneously engages physical and cognitive activity aimed at improving brain health and cognition in older adults. The investigators will compare 3 types of interventions: physical activity, VR cognitive activity, and combined VR physical and cognitive activity over 16 weeks to evaluate physical and brain health changes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 50-85 years of age 2. Fluent in English 3. Can safely ride a stationary bike Exclusion Criteria: 1. Dementia 2. History of a neurological disorder 3. Severe sensory deficits 4. Inability to perform intervention (e.g., inability to cycle safely) 5. Contraindications to MRI scan (e.g., pacemaker) 6. Fear of needles/ blood 7. Prior history of fainting due to sight of needles of blood
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06124339 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Aging. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06124339 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06124339 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Brainhealth@health.ucsd.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06124339 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at San Diego, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06124339 clinical trial?
NCT06124339 is sponsored by University of California, San Diego. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.