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Can music soothe dementia? new study tests therapy in care homes

NCT ID NCT05176444

Symptom relief Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 12-week music therapy program for 76 care home residents with dementia or cognitive impairment. Residents received individual music therapy sessions, and staff were trained to use music techniques. The goal was to see if music therapy could reduce unmet care needs and improve quality of life. This was a small feasibility trial, not designed to prove effectiveness, but to see if such a program could work in real care home settings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
music therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that music therapy helps improve the quality of care and well-being for people with dementia in care homes.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 76 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. It tests whether the approach works in practice, not whether it cures or reverses dementia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

76 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 105 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria The proposed inclusion criteria for care home residents are as follows: * Participants must be aged 50+ years * Participants will be a resident of one of the 12 care homes taking part * For each participant, there must be clinical evidence of cognitive impairment. This will be determined by a score of 24 or under on the SMMSE * Each participant must display at least one behavioural/psychological symptom of dementia. This will be determined by a score of 4 or higher on the NPI-NH. The proposed inclusion criteria for care home staff are as follows: * Participants must be aged 18+ years * Participants must have worked in the care home for at least 3 months * Participants will be required to have in-depth knowledge of the resident participant(s). This will be determined through communications with home managers to ensure each staff member is paired with a resident they provide regular care for. Exclusion Criteria Exclusion criteria for care home residents: \- Participants who's health appears to be at risk which raises the concerns of their sustained involvement with the study. This would be evident from a health assessment from a general practitioner. Given that this is a music therapy study, this could also include people with a hearing impairment. Exclusion criteria for care home staff: \- Staff who cannot adequately answer on behalf of the residents due to lack of knowledge of the residents.

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction dementia

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Cognitive impairment Dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Greenacres, Banstead

    London, Surrey, SM7 2BQ, United Kingdom

  • Hatfield House

    Doncaster, DN7 6JQ, United Kingdom

  • Herries Lodge

    Sheffield, S5 8TT, United Kingdom

  • Kimberly Court

    Newquay, TR7 1JG, United Kingdom

  • Oak Tree Lodge

    Leeds, LS9 6BT, United Kingdom

  • Oakleigh, Godstone

    London, Surrey, RH9 8BD, United Kingdom

  • Prior Bank

    Sheffield, S11 9AB, United Kingdom

  • Ridgemount

    Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2BQ, United Kingdom

  • Simon Marks Court

    Leeds, LS21 1RJ, United Kingdom

  • St Anne's

    Saltash, PL12 6DJ, United Kingdom

  • Wharfside

    Otley, LS21 1RJ, United Kingdom

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