Music to Help with Pain and Memory Problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music can help reduce pain and improve thinking in people with early memory loss or mild dementia. Researchers will monitor brain activity, heart rate, and pain levels while you or your loved one participate in music sessions.
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Who can take part
- You or your loved one has early Alzheimer's disease, mild dementia, or mild cognitive impairment (memory/thinking problems)
- You have chronic pain (non-cancer pain lasting more than 3 months that occurs most days and limits activities)
- You are willing to wear a brain-monitoring headset (EEG) and heart rate monitor during the study
- You can provide informed consent or have a caregiver who can consent on your behalf
- You are willing to be audio and video recorded and answer survey questions
- You are not currently in another dementia or Alzheimer's research study
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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