Music therapy for people with early Alzheimer’s or memory loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether music therapy can improve symptoms and well-being in people with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild memory problems. You may take part in music sessions and likely be screened with MRI, so the study checks safety for scans.
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Who can take part
- Be between ages 18 and 89
- Have mild memory problems or early Alzheimer’s, based on a memory test (MoCA) score
- Not have had a head injury/concussion that involved losing consciousness for more than 2 minutes
- Be able to safely have an MRI scan (no claustrophobia that makes scanning impossible)
- Have no metal or implant that is unsafe for MRI (for example, pacemaker/defibrillator, certain brain clips, or inner ear implants)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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