Multisensory Environment-Based Occupational Therapy for Alzheimer's Patients

This study aims to examine the effects of a multisensory environment-based occupational therapy intervention on sensory processing, cognitive functions, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and caregiver burden in individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Non-pharmacological approaches to Alzheimer's disease management have been shown to slow functional decline, reduce behavioral symptoms, and improve caregivers' well-being. Multisensory environments provide visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive, vestibular, olfactory, and gustatory stimuli to support sensory integration and enhance engagement, particularly among individuals with cognitive and communication difficulties. The study will be conducted using a randomized controlled design and will include individuals aged 65 years and older with moderate-stage Alzheimer's disease and their primary caregivers. The intervention will be implemented over eight weeks, with two sessions per week. Outcome measures will include the Adult Sensory Processing Scale, Mini-Mental State Examination, Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment-Geriatric, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, and Caregiver Burden Inventory. The study is expected to contribute to the evidence base supporting sensory-based occupational therapy interventions in dementia care.

NCT Number	NCT07279103
Lead Sponsor	Hacettepe University
Conditions	Alzheimer s Disease, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Caregiver Burnout, Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Cognitive
Enrollment	24 participants
Start Date	2025-05-10
Primary Completion	2025-07-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-10