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Singing together may ease dementia symptoms, small study hints

NCT ID NCT06880237

Symptom relief Sponsor: National University of Singapore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week choral singing program can improve the well-being of nursing home residents with dementia. Participants attend one 75-minute group singing session each week, plus a dress rehearsal and final concert. Researchers measure changes in stress hormones (cortisol) and social bonding hormones (oxytocin) from saliva samples, and track mood, apathy, aggression, and depression using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if singing together can reduce the mental and physical effects of dementia.

What this could mean

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Active substance
choral singing program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve well-being and reduce behavioral symptoms in people with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply widely. The benefits of singing may be modest or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria for Patients: * Aged 59 to 90 years old * Diagnosed with dementia * Living in the nursing home * Interested in participating in the SOL programme * Able to provide saliva samples Exclusion Criteria for Patients: * Unable to provide saliva samples Inclusion Criteria for Psychologists: * Aged 21 to 65 years old * Is the psychologist of a patient who is participating in the SOL programme * Is able to speak English Exclusion Criteria for the Psychologists: * Unable to complete the NPI-Q questionnaire for their patient who is participating in the SOL programme * Decline audio recording during the focus group discussion

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Conditions

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dementia

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Dementia Nursing homes residents

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APEX Harmony Lodge

    Singapore, Singapore, 518240, Singapore

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