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Music-Enhanced exercise shows promise for dementia patients

NCT ID NCT07123077

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding Turkish music to a functional exercise program helps older adults with mild dementia more than exercise alone. Forty participants from a nursing home did exercises twice a week for 8 weeks, with half listening to music during the sessions. Researchers measured balance, daily living skills, hand strength, and quality of life before and after the program.

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Active substance
Turkish music-accompanied functional exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to help older adults with mild dementia maintain balance, daily function, and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria for participants were: voluntary participation, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores between 17 and 24 indicating mild dementia * Residing in a nursing home, being over 65 years of age, * Having no problems understanding verbal commands. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of severe and untreated hearing impairment that would prevent them from listening to music * A history of musculoskeletal injury or neurological deficit that could affect exercise performance * A psychiatric disorder that could interfere with exercise compliance * Inability to cooperate during tests and exercises, and failure to attend two consecutive sessions.

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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.

Mild dementia Music therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlas Nursing Home

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Istanbul Huzur Hospital ve Dinleme Evleri Foundation

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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