Live music may soothe Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, yale study hints
NCT ID NCT06940687
First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study from Yale University will test whether listening to live music can reduce anxiety and improve brain activity in people with early Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, along with their caregivers. Sixty pairs (patient and caregiver) will attend both a live concert and a recorded music session while researchers measure their heart rate, brain waves, and facial expressions. The goal is to see if live music offers unique benefits for emotional well-being and connection.
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Locations
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Firehouse 12 Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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Musical Intervention Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Live music performance
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and improve well-being for people with early Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures brain activity and heart rate, not long-term disease changes, so benefits may be temporary.
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