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Singing and song may ease Dementia's toll on patients and caregivers

NCT ID NCT07701044

Symptom relief Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether weekly group music therapy sessions can improve wellbeing, social connection, and relationship quality for people living with dementia and their informal carers. Over 10 weeks, participants attend sessions led by a registered music therapist at a day centre or memory hub. Researchers measure changes in mental health, loneliness, and caregiving experience using questionnaires and interviews.

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Active substance
group music therapy sessions led by a qualified music therapist
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost, enjoyable way to improve emotional wellbeing and strengthen relationships for people with dementia and their carers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 28 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits may also depend on the skill of the therapist and the setting.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 28 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * With a diagnosis of dementia (or the informal/family carer to someone with a diagnosis of dementia who is participating in the study) * Able to provide informed consent to take part in the study, or with a consultee who knows the person well and is able to provide a judgement about whether they would want to take part in the study * Able to speak and understand English, or with a supporter who can act as translator for research methods * Be willing in principle to take part in a music therapy group and attend weekly Exclusion criteria: * Lacking capacity to provide informed consent and no consultee available * Having an uncorrected hearing impairment which would significantly impact upon their ability to engage with the music therapy group * Already receiving music therapy in a different context (they may participate if they are participating in other music activities that are not music therapy) * Concurrently participating in another trial of a psychosocial intervention (or ceased participation within the past 6 weeks) * Anticipated not to be able to attend at least 50% of sessions

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Conditions

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dementia disease

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Dementia (diagnosis)

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