Music on autopilot: could it calm Alzheimer's agitation?

NCT ID NCT04327778

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study planned to test whether automated music therapy could help manage agitation and sleep problems in people with severe Alzheimer's living in nursing homes. An actigraph would detect sleep issues and trigger music sessions automatically. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data is available.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Music therapy (automated via actigraph)
What this could lead to: If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a non-drug way to reduce agitation and improve sleep in severe Alzheimer's patients.
What could go wrong: The trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. Automated music therapy may not be effective or practical for all patients.

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Conditions

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Alzheimer disease dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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ALZHEIMER DISEASE MAJOR NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER

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