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Music lessons for memory: pilot study tests feasibility

NCT ID NCT06866327

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study looked at whether older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) find music training programs acceptable and enjoyable. Nineteen participants took part in 12 weeks of piano or music lessons, with home practice and mood tracking. The goal was to see if people would stick with the program and report benefits for memory or emotional well-being, helping researchers design a larger future trial.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

19 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 60 years * English-speaking * Community-dwelling * Medical diagnosis of MCI by a physician or research diagnostic criteria for MCI, defined by having Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), with a cutoff of 20- 25 (further adjusted for racial/ethnic differences) * Capable to consent as identified by the University of California, San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent (UBACC) * No severe psychiatric condition (e.g., bipolar disorder) Exclusion Criteria: * Demonstrate musicality knowledge, as assessed by the Musicality Assessment developed by the study team * Currently participating in a formal music activity (performance, classes, lessons, etc.) * Major impairment in eyesight or hearing that precludes music reading, hearing, or engagement in the class * Any difficulty using a keyboard (portable electric piano) due to pain, neuropathy, tremor, or upper finger/hand/limb injury

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction Memory Disorders

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Memory decline Memory disorders, age related Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Nursing

    Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

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