Group-Based Telehealth Music Therapy Intervention for Patients With Dementia: A Pilot Study (NCT05508646) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Group-Based Telehealth Music Therapy Intervention for Patients With Dementia: A Pilot Study
United States48 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
Twelve participants and their care partners will be randomized for the intervention. The music therapy intervention takes place once a week for 6 weeks via telemedicine, with the first session reserved for music therapy intake/assessment. There are 5 additional visits, once per week. The format of the sessions may include: a greeting song to orient the participant to the start of the session; singing of 1-3 preferred/chosen songs to address cognition and communication; two movement songs with instrument playing interventions to stimulate cognition and movement; songwriting for self-expression, cognitive, and emotional support; relaxation/mindfulness; a closing song to help the participant transition at the completion of the session, The music therapist also provides training to caregivers in techniques to utilize music for behavioral support.
Twelve participants and their care partners will be randomized to receive a personalized music CD that they keep and can listen to as they wish.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 110 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria for participants:
* Mild to moderate dementia (MMSE 13-26 at their last clinic visit, if within 6 months)
* English-speaking
* Auditory acuity adequate for participating with music therapy
* Access to high-speed internet, webcam, and a microphone
* A caregiver willing to participate
Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:
* Must be an adult relative, friend, or caretaker (non-professional)
* English speaking
* Visual and auditory acuity adequate for communicating with examiner and completing questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria for participants:
* Must not be presently participating in another interventional study
* Must not demonstrate increased anxiety/distress when utilizing a telehealth platform
* Must not have received a clinical prognosis of rapidly progressing dementia
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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