New bathing technique could reduce agitation in dementia patients

NCT ID NCT05353049

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a gentle bathing technique based on Basale Stimulation for people with moderate to severe dementia. The approach uses soft mittens, warm water, and careful movements to reduce distress and increase engagement during showers. Fifty participants were videotaped during six sessions to compare the new method with traditional bathing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: gentle bathing technique (relaxing somatic modelling based on Basale Stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give caregivers a simple, drug-free way to make bathing less stressful and more comfortable for people with dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique may not reduce distress in all cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavioral Symptoms dementia Patient Participation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad de Salamanca

Salamanca, Castille and León, 37005, Spain

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