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Music therapy may help aging brains stay sharp

NCT ID NCT04851028

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Middlesex University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether music therapy can protect cognitive function and wellbeing in healthy older adults and those with mild-to-moderate cognitive decline. Over 5 months, 210 participants received one-on-one, small group, or large group music therapy, sometimes with robotic assistance. Researchers measured changes in thinking skills, mood, and quality of life to see if music therapy offers benefits beyond standard care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Music therapy (one-on-one, small group, large group) with optional robotic assistance
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that music therapy is a simple, low-cost way to help older adults maintain cognitive function and wellbeing.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 210 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits of music therapy may be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

210 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 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

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥65yrs * No significant hearing impairment that would negatively interfere with the music-based interventions * Fluent in English * Healthy group - MMSE ≥ 24 * Cognitive impairment: mild MMSE= 18-23, moderate MMSE= 10-17 Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe motor deficits that would not allow individuals to participate in the intervention * Having taken part in a cognitive training programme or Music Therapy programme within the last 6 months.

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction

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Cognitive impairment Healthy aging

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MHA Methodist Homes

    Derby, DE1 2EQ, United Kingdom

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