Music therapy tested to prevent caregiver burnout in Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT07159542

First seen Jun 26, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether listening to music at home can improve the quality of life and reduce burnout in people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Ninety caregiver-patient pairs will be split into groups, with some listening to music or podcasts three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will also use brain scans (EEG) to see if music changes brain activity linked to stress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
music listening
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease caregiver stress and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no results yet. The benefits may be small or not last long, and it only includes French speakers.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • PFRS Caen France

    Caen, France

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