Can music improve sleep for people with dementia?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music can help people with dementia sleep better. You and a caregiver will participate together.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years or older
- You have a dementia diagnosis or memory problems and a certain score on a memory test
- You have trouble sleeping (score above 10 on a sleep questionnaire)
- Your medications for mood or thinking have been stable
- You agree to wear a watch-like device that tracks your sleep
- You do not have hearing problems or plan to move to a care facility soon
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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