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Can music bring comfort to dementia in the countryside?

NCT ID NCT07693114

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

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether group music therapy is practical and helpful for people living with dementia and their companions in a rural community. Over 10 weeks, participants attend weekly music therapy sessions and complete surveys on quality of life, loneliness, and well-being. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and whether it offers emotional and social benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
group music therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that music therapy is a practical way to improve well-being and social connection for people with dementia in rural communities.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply widely. It does not test whether music therapy changes the course of dementia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 14 people

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

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * One person must have a clinical diagnosis of dementia and be accompanied by a companion * Participants must be able to attend the 10-week programme, recognising that unavoidable absences (e.g., illness or unforeseen personal circumstances) may occur * Be willing to provide data on health and well-being and take part in interviews. * Be able to speak and understand the English language Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals, as dyads are the participants being recruited * Dyads were neither person has a clinical diagnosis of dementia * Are unavailable to generally commit to the research programme including music therapy sessions * Are unable to speak or understand the English language

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Conditions

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dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tarporley Community Centre

    Chester, United Kingdom

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