Rocking away agitation: simple chair therapy shows promise for dementia patients
NCT ID NCT04101084
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether using a rocking chair for an hour each day could help reduce agitation in elderly people with dementia. Twelve nursing home residents took part in daily rocking sessions for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in agitation, use of calming medications, and pain levels before and after the therapy.
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CHU de Nice - Gérontology
Nice, Alpes-Maritime, 06100, France
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