Virtual Reality Helmet to Test for Problems With Memory (DETECT)

July 27, 2013 updated by: David Wright, Emory University

Display Enhanced TEsting for Cognitive Impairment and Traumatic Brain Injury

The purpose of this research study is to compare a virtual reality display device with the standard neuropsychological evaluation for detecting mild cognitive impairment (problems with memory, concentration, reaction time, etc.).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Since many individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) appear to function normally, MCI may often be recognizable through testing in advance of any changes noticed by family members or caregivers. Early and frequent testing can therefore trigger an earlier diagnosis, which may increase the effectiveness of currently available medications used to delay onset of Alzheimer's symptoms. Primary care and geriatric physicians currently lack the necessary tools required for quick and accurate MCI screening in the doctor's office environment. The current industry-standard is a battery of pen & paper neuropsychological tests that require 1.5 hours in a quiet room with a neuropsychologist.

Comparison: virtual reality display device compared to the standard neuropsychological evaluation for detecting mild cognitive impairment (problems with memory, concentration, reaction time, etc.).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

425

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Georgia
      • Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322
        • Wesley Woods Health Center
      • Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322
        • Wesley Woods Outpatient Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

geriatric clinic, retirement facilities

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 65 yrs of age and older
  • MMSE of 18 or greater or mini-cog of 4 or greater
  • Ability to read
  • Informed consent given

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Visual, hearing or physical impairment that would limit ability to use the virtual reality helmet or control device
  • Non-English speaking

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
No treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Emory University

Collaborators

Wallace H. Coulter Foundation

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 28, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 29, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 30, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 30, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2013

Last Verified

July 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 797-2002

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