RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07264439

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Headsets With Hypnotic Scenarios for Hygiene Care in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders With Behavioral Disturbances

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Headsets With Hypnotic Scenarios for Hygiene Care in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders (ADRD) With Behavioral Disturbances


Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens

Enrollment

24 participants

Start Date

Sep 3, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

A device combining a virtual reality (VR) headset with hypnotic scenarios may represent an effective tool to reduce anxiety and opposition during hygiene care in patients with neurocognitive disorders presenting with behavioral and psychological symptoms. The primary objective of this project is to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of VR headsets with hypnotic scenarios compared with standard care in patients with ADRD presenting behavioral disturbances during hygiene care.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) headsets showing calming, hypnotic scenes can help reduce agitation and resistance in people with Alzheimer's disease or related memory disorders when they are being helped with personal hygiene and bathing care. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a resident of the St-Victor care center (CHU Amiens-Picardie) in France - You have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related memory condition - You or your legal representative regularly show signs of agitation or refusal during personal care or bathing - You or your legal representative has signed consent to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are receiving end-of-life (palliative) care Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEVR headset

VR headset enabling the management of hypnotic scenarios. The headset will project immersive 3D images and deliver a hypnotic narrative, thus combining VR and hypnosis-based techniques. This intervention will be applied during hygiene and toileting care and compared to standard behavioral management traditionally used in the structures.

OTHERstandard cares

standard cares


Locations(1)

Amiens University Hospital

Amiens, France

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