Music therapy for aging and Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if music-based activities can help older adults with or without Alzheimer's. You'll attend weekly music sessions and be assessed over time.
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Who can take part
- You can see and hear well enough (with glasses or hearing aids if needed).
- You speak English fluently.
- You do not have severe hearing loss, even with aids.
- You have no history of serious brain, ear, or nerve conditions.
- You do not have a current severe mental health condition (past ones are fine).
- You have no serious unstable medical problems that would make it hard to attend sessions.
- Your memory and thinking are fairly good (score of 26 or higher on a quick test).
- You have not had 3 or more years of formal music training (like private lessons).
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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