New toolkit aims to ease pain in nursing homes without drugs

NCT ID NCT07157709

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Medizinische Universität Graz, Institut für Pflegewissenschaft Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a pain management toolkit for nursing home residents. The toolkit includes non-drug methods like massage, relaxation, exercise, music, and aromatherapy. Researchers will see if it helps staff manage pain better and improves residents' comfort and quality of life. About 40 residents with pain are taking part.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Pain management toolkit (non-pharmacological interventions: massage, relaxation, exercise, music, aromatherapy, etc.)
What this could lead to: If successful, this toolkit could give nursing homes a simple, drug-free way to better manage residents' pain and improve their daily comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants in one nursing home. Results may not apply to other settings, and the toolkit may not reduce pain more than usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain

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PAIN

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Locations

Medical University of Graz

Graz, Styria, 8010, Austria

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