Singing together may ease dementia symptoms, small study hints

NCT ID NCT06880237

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: National University of Singapore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week choral singing program can improve the well-being of nursing home residents with dementia. Participants attend one 75-minute group singing session each week, plus a dress rehearsal and final concert. Researchers measure changes in stress hormones (cortisol) and social bonding hormones (oxytocin) from saliva samples, and track mood, apathy, aggression, and depression using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if singing together can reduce the mental and physical effects of dementia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: choral singing program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve well-being and reduce behavioral symptoms in people with dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply widely. The benefits of singing may be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

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DEMENTIA NURSING HOMES RESIDENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

APEX Harmony Lodge

Singapore, Singapore, 518240, Singapore

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