Gentle touch may replace painkillers for bed baths in elderly care
NCT ID NCT07691385
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether specially trained caregivers using gentle mobilization techniques can prevent pain during bed baths for elderly residents in long-term care. Many residents experience pain during daily hygiene routines and often need painkillers beforehand, which can cause side effects. The study compares standard care with the adapted technique in a small group of 12 residents to see if pain scores and medication use can be reduced.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- adapted mobilization techniques
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this non-drug approach could reduce pain and the need for painkillers during daily hygiene care for elderly residents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (12 participants) using a single-case design, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention depends on caregiver training and may not be feasible in all facilities.
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Hôpital NOVO
RECRUITINGPontoise, France
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