Community music therapy for people with dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking part in a weekly music therapy group in the community can help people with dementia and their carers. It may improve mood, wellbeing, or quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of dementia, or you are a family or informal carer for someone with dementia who is taking part.
- You can agree to take part, or someone who knows you well can agree on your behalf.
- You can speak and understand English, or you have someone who can translate for you.
- You are willing to attend a weekly music therapy group.
- You do not have a hearing problem that is not corrected and would make it hard to join in.
- You are not already getting music therapy elsewhere, and you are not in another similar 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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