Music study for healthy brain aging
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether listening to specially designed music can help keep your brain healthy as you age. You'll listen to music at home and complete thinking and memory tasks to see if it makes a difference.
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Who can take part
- Normal vision (can use glasses or contacts)
- No more than mild hearing loss
- No recent history of brain or mental health conditions like dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, or depression
- Not currently changing medications that affect thinking or mood
- No recent serious injury or chronic health condition that needs ongoing medical care
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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