Virtual reality with hypnosis for Alzheimer's patients during hygiene care
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality headsets showing hypnosis scenes can reduce agitation and resistance during bathing or toileting in people with Alzheimer's disease. It aims to make daily care calmer and less stressful for patients and caregivers.
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Who can take part
- You live at the St-Victor center (CHU Amiens-Picardie, France), in one of its nursing home, special care, or long-term care units.
- You have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
- You often get upset or resist when being bathed or toileted.
- You are covered by French social security.
- Your family or legal guardian agrees to the study and signs a consent form.
- You are not receiving end-of-life palliative care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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