Snoezelen and reminiscence therapy show promise for senior emotional health
NCT ID NCT07374887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether two relaxing activities—Snoezelen (a calming, multi-sensory experience) and reminiscence therapy (talking about past memories)—can help seniors feel less anxious and more positive. Researchers compared 55 older adults in Slovak care facilities who took part in these activities with a group that did not. The goal was to see if these approaches improve emotional well-being both right away and over time.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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62 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * long-term residence in the facility, * age over 62, * willingness to participate, * ability to participate (no severe cognitive or physical impairments) Inclusion Criteria for Snoezelen: * mentioned above * participants who have undergone Reminiscence therapy as part of previous research Exclusion Criteria: * significant physical problems, * significant mental health problems, * unwillingness to participate
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hriňovčan care facility for older adults, Hriňová, Slovakia 96205
Hriňová, Slovakia, 96205, Slovakia
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