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Music as medicine: virtual therapy shows promise for Alzheimer's memory loss

NCT ID NCT05151562

Symptom relief Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether personalized virtual music therapy can boost memory and mood in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease. Sixty participants will receive two 30-minute online music therapy sessions each week for 8 weeks, led by a certified therapist. The therapy uses familiar, meaningful music to spark reminiscence. Researchers will measure changes in autobiographical memory, mood, and brain activity before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with Alzheimer's recall memories and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 60 people. It may not show clear benefits, and results might not apply to everyone with Alzheimer's.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2022

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 89 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-89 * Mild Cognitive Impairment (MoCA score: 18-25) or Early AD (MoCA score: 17-24) Exclusion Criteria: * Head trauma, traumatic brain injury, or concussion with loss of consciousness for \>2 minutes * Claustrophobia incompatible with MRI scanning * Medical device incompatible with MRI scanning (e.g. cardiac pacemaker, implanted cardiac defibrillator, aneurysm brain clip, inner ear implant) * Prior history as a metal worker and/or certain metallic objects in the body * Exclusion Criteria will be carefully determined by the MRI screening form.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alzheimer disease Mild cognitive impairment

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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