Music therapy and AI join forces to fight loneliness in nursing homes
NCT ID NCT07536360
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study explores whether weekly group music therapy sessions can improve emotional health for older adults living in long-term care facilities. Twenty residents aged 65 and older will attend six weekly hour-long sessions and complete questionnaires about their mood and loneliness. The study also tests whether an AI system can accurately recognize emotions from participants' facial expressions during therapy.
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China Medical University
Taichung, Taichung City, 406040, Taiwan
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