Music therapy for sleep and calm in dementia care
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a music therapist working one-on-one with people who have dementia can help them fall asleep better and stay calmer during the day. It takes place in a locked dementia care unit.
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Who can take part
- Be 60 years or older with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
- Live in a locked dementia care unit (secure care unit)
- If taking medications for mood, thinking, or behavior, be on the same doses for at least 3 months
- If taking strong pain relievers, be on the same dose for at least 1 month
- Not be heavily sedated or have major medical instability or active delusions
- Have lived in the unit for at least 1 month
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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