Rhythm and bonding: music therapy shows promise for dementia patients and caregivers

NCT ID NCT06768996

First seen Dec 04, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study explores whether rhythmic music activities can improve social attention and feelings of closeness between people with frontotemporal or Alzheimer's dementia and their caregivers. About 80 patient-caregiver pairs will participate. The goal is to see if making music together strengthens their connection and eases the challenges of caregiving.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sandler Neurosciences Center

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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