Music Improvisation Training on Cognitive Function in Older Adults (NCT06721390) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Music Improvisation Training on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
United States238 participantsStarted 2024-03-05
Plain-language summary
This project will study the effects and mechanisms of a music improvisation training intervention on self-regulation of older adults with and without MCI. The investigator's overall hypothesis is that improvisation training will lead to improvements in self-regulation, compared to controls, and that improvisation training will be associated with specific changes in prefrontal brain networks and ultimately cognitive engagement.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 60 and over
* Living independently in the community
* Sufficient visual and hearing acuity (age-related to normal hearing loss, with assistive devices)
* Less than three years of formal music training (as indicated by private music lessons does not include group or ensemble classes) and not currently reading or engaging in music performance
* English fluency rated fairly well to well
* MoCA score of 22-30 or diagnosis of "mild cognitive impairment
* Not currently taking psychoactive medications, antidepressants, or sleep medications that could adversely affect cognitive abilities.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical diagnosis of dementia (any etiology)
* Inability to move the hands or use all 10 digits (extensive arthritis, neuropathy, missing digits)
* Score \< 22 on MoCA
* Current (but not prior) severe psychiatric disorder, serious medical condition (e.g., stroke, TIA) that would interfere with participation in the study
* Poor English fluency
* Musician or previously trained in jazz improvisation, more than three years of formal music instruction or training and/or currently engaged in musical performance
* Plans to move out of the area within six months
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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