Calming tunes may ease dementia sleep troubles and caregiver stress

NCT ID NCT06088810

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile app that plays personalized calming music can improve sleep for people with dementia and reduce stress for their caregivers. The trial will involve 144 participants (72 people with dementia and their caregivers). One group uses the music app at night, while the other group receives standard sleep tips. Researchers will measure sleep quality and caregiver well-being over one month.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

personalized calming music via a mobile app

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with dementia sleep better and ease caregiver stress.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage pilot study (144 participants). The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit could be small or no better than standard sleep advice.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Duke University School of Nursing

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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