Sweet dreams: music may soothe Alzheimer's agitation without drugs
NCT ID NCT07207642
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether playing familiar music before bedtime can improve sleep and reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease living in special care units. Researchers will use a wrist monitor to track sleep and behavior in 120 participants. The goal is to find a gentle, non-drug way to help patients relax and sleep better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Music intervention (passive listening to familiar music)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help people with Alzheimer's sleep better and feel calmer in the evenings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 120 participants. The effect may be small or not work for everyone, and results may not apply outside protected living units.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
RECRUITINGSaint-Etienne, France, 42100, France
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