Music before bed may ease Alzheimer's agitation, new study hopes
NCT ID NCT07465783
First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether listening to music in the evening can help people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders fall asleep faster and behave more calmly. Researchers will compare music therapy to audiobooks in 48 adults living in secure care units. The goal is to see if music can reduce sundowning syndrome—a common pattern of confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep and reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's or related disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It's also not yet recruiting, so outcomes are uncertain.
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