Singing your way to better memory: new study tests music training for Alzheimer's
NCT ID NCT06611878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether intensive singing lessons can improve thinking, memory, and mood in people with early-stage Alzheimer's. Over 5 months, participants will take twice-weekly singing lessons with a personal teacher, then switch to once-a-month sessions. Researchers will measure changes in cognition, brain activity, and emotional well-being. The goal is to see if learning new songs can help slow cognitive decline and enhance quality of life.
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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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About 113 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease * Home-dwelling * Non-musician Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Alzheimer dementia * Living in care home * History as a professional musician
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Conditions
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The places running it
6 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus
RECRUITINGBergen, Vestland, 5892, Norway
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Kinn municipality
RECRUITINGFlorø, Norway
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Oslo municipality
RECRUITINGOslo, Norway
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Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales
RECRUITINGBuenos Aires, Argentina
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University of Bergen
RECRUITINGBergen, Vestland, 5020, Norway
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University of Vienna
RECRUITINGVienna, Austria
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