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Zoom music therapy boosts Seniors' Well-Being, small study hints

NCT ID NCT06219148

Symptom relief Sponsor: Alaine E Hernandez, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a telehealth program that combines music therapy and social work support for older adults living at home, including those with dementia. Twenty participants aged 65 and older in Kentucky took part in 30-minute Zoom sessions twice a week for four weeks. The study measured changes in well-being, loneliness, and cognition to see if this approach could improve quality of life and help connect seniors to services.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Music therapy and social work support delivered via Zoom
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, home-based way to improve well-being and reduce loneliness in older adults, including those with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (20 people) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The program also requires internet access and some tech comfort, which may limit who can benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 65 or older * English-speaking * reside in Kentucky * willing to receive support from the research team on how to access Zoom (as needed) * EITHER a) have familiarity using digital technology and/or a video conferencing app such as Zoom, FaceTime, or Facebook Messenger, OR b) have a family member or friend who can facilitate Zoom access (i.e., "helper"). Exclusion Criteria: * substance use disorder, which could present a confounding variable relative to the aims; * significant sensory impairment that interferes with Zoom use * current music therapy and/or social work case manager recipient HELPERS: facilitate participation by older adults who are unfamiliar with using video conferencing technology and/or who lack consent capacity. Helper Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years old * cognitively unimpaired * live with or be able to go to the older adult's residence to assist them in participating in the study. Helper Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years old * cognitively impaired * unable to assist the older adult in participating in the study for any reason

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

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Aging well Dementia Telemedicine

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saint Louis University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63103, United States

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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