NCT06124339 · ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Brain Health Virtual Reality Study
This trial at UC San Diego is testing whether virtual reality can improve brain health in older adults. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three 16-week programs: physical activity alone (stationary bike), VR-based cognitive activity alone, or a combined VR physical-and-cognitive activity program. Researchers will measure changes in brain health and cognition. This is a Phase NA behavioral trial — it is studying how these activities work, not testing a drug or device for approval.
You may qualify if
- 50-85 years of age
- Fluent in English
- Can safely ride a stationary bike
You're excluded if
- Dementia
- History of a neurological disorder
- Severe sensory deficits
- Inability to perform intervention (e.g., inability to cycle safely)
- Contraindications to MRI scan (e.g., pacemaker)
- Fear of needles/ blood
- Prior history of fainting due to sight of needles of blood
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-07-15