Can rhythmic movement unlock nonverbal cues in Alzheimer's?
NCT ID NCT04146688
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease move in time with music. Researchers wanted to understand if this rhythmic movement relates to emotional expression and communication. The study involved 240 participants and measured how accurately they tapped along to a beat.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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240 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2018
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Cases : Patients with neurodegenerative disease (AD or related disease) * Native French Language * Corrected auditory and/or visual deficiency * Right-handed * Image rights consent signed by the patient Controls: People with no neuropathological disease * Native French Language * Corrected auditory and/or visual deficiency * Right-handed * Image rights consent signed by the control Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital les Bateliers, CHU
Lille, France
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