Music therapy for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if playing and making music with a music therapist (called improv music therapy) can help people with mild Alzheimer's and their caregivers. You and a family member or friend who helps care for you will take part together.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older and live at home, not in a care facility.
- You have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and mild dementia, as shown by a memory test score of 16 to 20 on MoCA or 19 to 24 on MMSE.
- You can see and hear well enough (with glasses or hearing aids if needed) to take part.
- You speak English fairly well to well.
- You have a caregiver (age 18 or older, speaks English moderately to well) who will join the music sessions with you.
- You do not have severe dementia, a different type of dementia, or a serious medical condition that would prevent participation.
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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