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Beat the blues: drumming circles tested for Alzheimer's pain and stress

NCT ID NCT07602283

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether group drumming or music listening can improve pain, stress, and brain function in people with early Alzheimer's, mild dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, as well as their caregivers. Over 8 weeks, 60 participants will attend weekly sessions while researchers measure pain sensitivity, stress hormones, and brain activity. The goal is to understand how music-based activities might help both patients and their care partners feel better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
group drumming session or music-listening session
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help manage pain and stress for people with early Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) with no control group comparison, so results may not be generalizable. The benefits might be small or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease anxiety disorder Cognitive Dysfunction dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE CAREGIVER DEMENTIA MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT PEER-BONDED CAREGIVER

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Connecticut Mental Health Clinic

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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