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NCT05477862Possibly a fitEnrolling by invitation

Improvised music for Alzheimer's anxiety

Alzheimer Disease

Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.

This study looks at how creating music in the moment (improvisation) affects anxiety and brain function in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It may help reduce agitation and improve quality of life.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
30 people
Ages
55 years to 100 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You or your loved one has been diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
  • You have symptoms of anxiety or agitation
  • Your Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) score is above 15
  • Your Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) is between 0.5 and 2
  • You do not have significant hearing loss

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