Plain-English translation of NCT07264439 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a virtual reality headset with calming, hypnotic scenarios can help make hygiene care—like bathing and toileting—easier and less stressful for people with Alzheimer's disease or related memory disorders who become anxious or resistant during these activities. The research team will compare how well this new treatment works compared to standard care alone. The goal is to see if this technology can reduce anxiety and behavioral challenges during daily care routines.
Many people with Alzheimer's disease become very anxious, agitated, or resistant during hygiene and personal care activities, which makes caregiving difficult and stressful for both patients and their care teams. Researchers believe that immersive virtual reality experiences with calming scenarios might distract and soothe patients during these challenging moments, potentially making the experience safer and more comfortable for everyone involved.
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If you join this trial, you will receive hygiene care sessions using the virtual reality headset with calming scenarios, and your response will be compared with standard hygiene care. The research team will observe and measure how anxious or agitated you become during these activities and whether the virtual reality headset helps reduce these behaviors. The trial is being conducted at a nursing home in France and involves 24 participants.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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