Music as medicine: personalized tunes may boost brain function in Late-Stage Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT06765434

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Okan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether listening to personalized music can improve thinking and daily function in people with advanced-stage Alzheimer's disease. Researchers enrolled 54 older adults and had them listen to either their favorite music or a classical piece. The goal was to see if music could help with memory, mood, and independence. While music is safe and enjoyable, the study was small and completed, so results are not yet proven to work for everyone.

What this could mean

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Active substance: personalized music listening
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve mood and mental function in people with advanced Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and music therapy is not a cure or disease-modifying treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Alzheimer disease 2 Cognitive Dysfunction

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE, LATE ONSET COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

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Locations

Istanbul Okan University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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