A study of the long-term and short-term efects of Snoezelen and Reminiscence therapy on patients suffering from dementia who have associated agitated behavior problems

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN60367715

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2000-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Dementia Mental and Behavioural Disorders Dementia

Interventions

Comparative group study. Subjects randomly allocated to one of two groups. Each group will receive an initial introductory Snoezelen session after initial baseline assessments and observations. Grou

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects will have dementia and be reported by staff as exhibiting significant agitated behaviour, known to psychiatric services and either day patients or on an organic assessment ward. 2. No age limit will be applied but the range is expected to be between 55-85.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Heart rate reduction 2. Frequency of observed agitated behaviour (Agitated Behaviour Mapping Instrument) after each session 3. Frequency of agitated behaviour (Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory) after each intervention and at 2-week follow-up	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026