Music group sessions to help people with dementia exercise
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether guided group exercise with music can improve how well people with moderate dementia follow exercise plans. Participants will join a nursing-home based music and movement group program.
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Who can take part
- You are age 65 or older
- You have moderate dementia (a test score called MMSE between 12 and 20)
- You have lived in a nursing home for at least 30 days
- You can stand (with support) for 10 seconds with someone watching
- You do not have serious hearing problems that would block participation
- You have your vision problems treated or corrected as much as possible
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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