Can your favourite songs ease dementia symptoms? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04132362

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether personalised music playlists can help improve behavioural and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. Researchers will work with care home residents and families to create custom playlists and monitor emotional responses. The goal is to develop a quick, cost-effective method for playlist creation and assess its impact on well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

personalised music listening

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to ease distressing symptoms like agitation in people with dementia, improving their quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study, not a large trial. It focuses on developing methods, not proving effectiveness. Results may not apply to all dementia stages or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Willow Court

    RECRUITING

    Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD, United Kingdom

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