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Music sessions show promise for dementia symptoms and caregiver stress

NCT ID NCT07542535

Symptom relief Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Geriatria, Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a structured music improvisation program for older adults with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers. Seven participants took part in three-hour sessions led by professional musicians. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could improve mental and physical health, reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms, and ease caregiver burden.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured musical improvisation sessions led by professional musicians
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, enjoyable way to ease dementia symptoms and reduce caregiver stress.
What could go wrong
This is a very small completed trial with only 7 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is also not a cure, only a symptom-ease approach.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

7 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Older adults aged 60 years or older * Positive screening result for Alzheimer´s disease, vascular dementia, or mixed dementia * Prior diagnosis of dementia in a mild or moderate stage * Individuals capable of performing minimal physical activity * Complete vaccination schedule for COVID-19 and influenza Exclusion criteria: * Individuals currently participating in a similar intervention or received similar intervention within the past 6 months * Undergoing continous treatment for another health condition

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver Burden dementia Frailty vascular dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aged (80 or more) Caregiver burden of people with dementia Dementia Frailty Music therapy Neuropsychiatric symptom Non-pharmacological interventions

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Geriatria

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 10200, Mexico

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