Pain and Stress Detection and Relief in People With Dementia

Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Oct 17, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a special headband can help people with dementia manage pain and stress. The headband uses a technology called EEG, which measures brain activity, and it will guide participants through meditation practices designed to provide relief. Researchers want to see if this headband can be a useful tool for understanding and reducing pain and stress in individuals living with dementia.

To be eligible for the study, participants should have mild to moderate dementia and experience chronic pain or stress for at least six months. They need to be able to communicate and express their feelings about pain and have no previous experience with meditation. The trial is not open yet for recruitment, but those interested should know that the study will involve volunteering and providing consent to participate. This could be an exciting opportunity for individuals and their families to explore new ways to improve well-being in the context of dementia.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • People with mild to moderate severe dementia;
• • Have chronic pain or have experienced stress for at least six months;
• • Be able to communicate and express pain;
• • Have no prior experience with any type of meditation training;
• • Volunteer to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Person with other acute or terminal illnesses that may not be able to stay in a home living environment frequently;
• • With severe visual or hearing problems that would hinder communication;
• • With infectious diseases that could be transmitted by using the headband.