Music listening for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music can improve the quality of life and reduce stress (burnout) in caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or similar memory problems. It also looks at how music affects the brain.
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Who can take part
- You must speak French as your first language.
- You must be caring for someone with a memory or thinking disorder who lives at home.
- You must not have your own memory complaints or memory problems.
- You must not have a chronic condition like uncontrolled diabetes, heart or lung disease, or severe cancer.
- You must not be taking medication that could affect your memory or metabolism.
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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