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New bathing technique could reduce agitation in dementia patients

NCT ID NCT05353049

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Salamanca Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a gentle bathing technique based on Basale Stimulation for people with moderate to severe dementia. The approach uses soft mittens, warm water, and careful movements to reduce distress and increase engagement during showers. Fifty participants were videotaped during six sessions to compare the new method with traditional bathing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
gentle bathing technique (relaxing somatic modelling based on Basale Stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give caregivers a simple, drug-free way to make bathing less stressful and more comfortable for people with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique may not reduce distress in all cases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

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Started

Nov 2021

Finished

May 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 55 years old or older * Moderate or severe dementia (GDS 5 or higher) * Long term care patients * Dependent for bathing Exclusion Criteria: * Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia with GDS 4 or lower. * Need 2 or more people for assisted bathing * Independence for showering

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Conditions

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Behavioral Symptoms dementia Patient Participation

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Behavioral symptoms Patient engagement

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de Salamanca

    Salamanca, Castille and León, 37005, Spain

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