Live music may soothe Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, yale study hints
NCT ID NCT06940687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study from Yale University will test whether listening to live music can reduce anxiety and improve brain activity in people with early Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, along with their caregivers. Sixty pairs (patient and caregiver) will attend both a live concert and a recorded music session while researchers measure their heart rate, brain waves, and facial expressions. The goal is to see if live music offers unique benefits for emotional well-being and connection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Live music performance
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and improve well-being for people with early Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures brain activity and heart rate, not long-term disease changes, so benefits may be temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Firehouse 12 Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Musical Intervention Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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