Singing together: dementia choirs tested as a cure for loneliness

NCT ID NCT07011498

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Norwegian Academy of Music Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether weekly choir singing can reduce loneliness in people with dementia and their family caregivers. About 100 people will join dementia-friendly choirs for 12 weeks, with breaks and follow-ups. Researchers will measure loneliness, mood, and caregiver burden using questionnaires and interviews.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dementia choir (music therapy informed group singing)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, community-based way to ease loneliness and improve mood for people with dementia and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The benefit may be limited to those who enjoy singing and can attend regularly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEMENTIA INFORMAL CAREGIVERS (FAMILY AND FRIENDS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo

Oslo, Oslo, 0302, Norway

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