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Nonpharmacological interventions, including virtual reality (VR), have shown promise, but evidence from multicenter ecological studies remains limited.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, in terms of BPSD evolution, immediate well-being, and social interactions, of a VR-based immersion intervention (Lumeen) as a nonpharmacological approach to managing BPSD among nursing home residents. It also aimed to confirm the feasibility of implementing and evaluating group-based immersive VR interventions in nursing homes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Fifty-six nursing home residents with BPSD took part in this multicenter randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04769024), receiving either VR-based sessions or an active control condition consisting of nondigital cognitive stimulation. Both interventions consisted of two 45-minute group sessions per week for 6 weeks, resulting in a total of 12 sessions in each intervention group. BPSD severity was assessed preintervention and postintervention using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) and the Apathy Interview. Immediate well-being and social interaction were assessed at each session using the Immediate Well-Being Evaluation and the Social Observation Behaviors Residents Index, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n No significant between-group differences were found in BPSD reduction or in overall well-being outcomes. However, immediate well-being increased from presession to postsession in both groups when averaged across the 12 sessions, and social interactions were more frequent in the active control group. Only 2 mild adverse events were reported.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n VR interventions in nursing home residents with neurocognitive disorders did not demonstrate superiority over an active cognitive stimulation control in reducing BPSD. Both interventions were associated with improvements in immediate well-being, suggesting that nonpharmacological group-based activities may be beneficial in nursing home settings. Additionally, VR interventions were safe and feasible in this population. 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