Music Therapy for Elderly

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HR
Overseen ByHowie Rosen, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Older adults and their care partners will participate in music therapy sessions for approximately 8 weeks. Before and after the 8 week study period, participants will fill out questionnaires about their mood, stress levels, and emotions. During the music therapy sessions, they may be observed or asked questions about the music therapy sessions.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Karen Barrett, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of California, San Francisco

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am 60 or older and live independently.
* Mild dementia defined as MoCA score between 16-20, or MMSE score between 19-24
* Sufficient visual and hearing acuity (age-related to normal hearing loss with assistive devices)
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in music therapy sessions for approximately 8 weeks

8 weeks
Weekly sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in mood, stress levels, and emotions after the intervention

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Clinical Improvisation

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Group BExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Group AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, San Francisco

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,636
Recruited
19,080,000+

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator

Trials
1,841
Recruited
28,150,000+