Personalized music to calm agitation in dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a personalized music playlist can help calm agitation in people with dementia who live in long-term care. It aims to reduce the need for medication and help you feel more relaxed.
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Who can take part
- You live in a long-term care facility (like a nursing home).
- You have been diagnosed with dementia (any type).
- You often feel agitated or restless in a noticeable way.
- You have lived at the facility for at least 3 months.
- You are not currently in other research or have a psychiatric illness that would interfere.
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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