Healing hands: therapeutic touch eases anxiety and improves sleep in hospitalized seniors

NCT ID NCT05363787

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

Summary

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can help people aged 65 to 85 who are in the hospital sleep better and feel less anxious. Researchers compared a group that received therapeutic touch to a control group. The goal was to see if this simple approach could improve well-being without medication.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder Treatment Adherence and Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Berna Bayır

    Karatay, Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)