| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104428 [Registered on: 20/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
20/02/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of a smartphone-based virtual reality program on health and well-being in older adults. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Efficacy of Smartphone Based Immersive Head-mounted Virtual Reality Program on Cognitive, Physical and Emotional Well-Being in Geriatric Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| Trial Acronym |
SIM-VR GERI Trial |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Jaspreet Kaur |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana 125001 India
Hisar, Haryana, India
Hisar
HARYANA
125001
India |
| Phone |
9466092657 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Jaspreet_physio@gjust.org |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Jaspreet Kaur |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana 125001 India
Hisar, Haryana ,India
Hisar
HARYANA
125001
India |
| Phone |
9466092657 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Jaspreet_physio@gjust.org |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Jaspreet Kaur |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana 125001 India
Hisar, Haryana, India
Hisar
HARYANA
125001
India |
| Phone |
9466092657 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Jaspreet_physio@gjust.org |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Department of Physiotherapy Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar New Delhi-Sirsa Highway Hisar-125001 Haryana |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar |
| Address |
New Delhi-Sirsa Highway Hisar-125001 Haryana India |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [[University]] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 2 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Jaspreet Kaur |
Department of Physiotherapy |
Department of physiotherapy, Room Number 8, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar Haryana
Hisar
HARYANA |
9466092657
Jaspreet_physio@gjust.org |
| Dr sarika |
Department of Physiotherapy |
Moksh Old Age Home, Room number 204, Hisar, Haryana and Community -Based setting under supervision of Department of Physiotherapy
Hisar
HARYANA |
9817655101
sarikapanwar5035@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional ethical committiee |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Mild cognitive impairment, reduced physical function and emotional well -being issues in geriatric population |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Control group (b)- Traditional form physiotherapy exercise. |
Participants will receive traditional form exercise including Cognitive decline- Traditional form of cognitive exercise- (paper pen based activity)
Physical decline- (walking, gentle stretching exercise or balance activity)
Emotional well -being ( social interactive group)
Session will be conducted 3 times per week, for 3 weeks ,each session lasting 20 minutes. |
| Intervention |
Efficacy of Smartphone Based Head mounted Virtual Reality on Cognitive, Physical and Emotional Well-Being in Geriatric Population |
Experimental group (A) (Intervention group)
Participants will receive a smartphone -based immersive virtual reality exercise program will include Cognition Training-VR based cognitive games
Physical decline- Virtual walking tour of familiar places and balancing game
Emotional well-being-Relaxation VR enviornment -interactive videos
Session will be conducted 3 times per week for 3 week each session lasting 20 minutes, under supervision.
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
60.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
85.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Age- above 60 year
Both male and female participants
Medically stable individual
Able to understand and follow simple instructions
Able to safely participate in VR-based activities
Willing to provide written informed consent. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
severe cognitive impairment
severe visual or auditory impairment affecting VR use
History of severe dizziness, vertigo or balance disorders
Any serious medical condition limiting safe participation
Diagnosed psychiatric illnes affecting cooperation |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Alternation |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Mini-mental state examination
Geriatric depression scale
Time up and go test |
Baseline(before intervention) and at the end of 3 weeks of intervention. |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="64"
Sample Size from India="64"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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17/08/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="3"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a smartphone-based immersive head-mounted virtual reality program on cognitive, physical and emotional well-being in the geriatric population. Elderly participants aged 60 years and above will be randomly allocated into an experimental group receiving VR-based intervention and a control group receiving traditional form of exercise. The intervention will be administered for a specified duration over 3 weeks. Outcome measures will include cognitive function assessed by Mini- Mental State examination, Physical performance assessed by Time Up and Go Test ,and Emotional well -being assessed by Geriatric Depression Scale. Pre and Post intervention assessments will be conducted to determine the effectiveness of the VR program. The study aims to explore an accessible and cost effective digital rehabilitation approach for improving overall well - being in older adults. |