Can a sensory room soothe Dementia's agitation and anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07657208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Snoezelen multisensory therapy — a calming, personalized experience using lights, sounds, textures, and scents — can reduce agitation, depression, and anxiety in older adults with dementia. Sixty participants with mild to moderate dementia will receive either standard care or standard care plus three 30-minute Snoezelen sessions per week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in mood, behavior, heart rate, and stress hormones to see if this drug-free approach improves well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Snoezelen Multisensory Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this drug-free therapy could offer a way to ease distressing symptoms like agitation and depression in people with dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The therapy may provide only temporary relief.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Older Adults Lucija
Portorož, 6320, Slovenia
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