VR hypnosis may calm Alzheimer's patients during bath time

NCT ID NCT07264439

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality headset that plays hypnotic stories and images can reduce anxiety and resistance during hygiene care for people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare the VR approach to standard care in 24 patients living in a long-term care center. The goal is to see if this calming technique can make bathing and toileting less stressful for both patients and caregivers.

What this could mean

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Active substance: virtual reality headset with hypnotic scenarios
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease distress during personal care for people with Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be small or no better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease psychiatric disorder

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

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS (ADRD) BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES EFFECTIVENESS HYGIENE CARE HYPNOTIC SCENARIOS VIRTUAL REALITY

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Locations

Amiens University Hospital
RECRUITING

Amiens, 80054, France

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