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Gentle touch may replace painkillers for bed baths in elderly care

NCT ID NCT07691385

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 12 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria common to all groups * Senior residents * With a stable Algoplus score of 2 or higher * Information provided to and consent obtained from the resident or their trusted representative * Eligible for intervention by a psychomotor therapist Criteria specific to Group 1: * Residents requiring high doses of analgesics (Level 3) before bathing * GIR (Iso-Resource Group) 1, with multiple medical conditions Criteria specific to Group 2: * Residents requiring Level 1 or 2 analgesics before bathing * GIR (Iso-Resource Group) 2 or 3, with multiple medical conditions Criteria specific to Group 3: * Residents experiencing pain without analgesics prior to bathing * GIR (Iso-Resource Group) 3 or 4, with multiple medical conditions Exclusion Criteria: * Resident who has previously received treatment from a psychomotor therapist * Resident capable of washing at the sink (partially) or independently * Under guardianship, conservatorship, or judicial protection

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Geriatric care

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Locations

  • Hôpital NOVO

    RECRUITING

    Pontoise, France

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