RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06152211

Music-Based Interventions, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease

Using Music-Based Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life and Wellbeing of Older Adults With or at Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Sponsor

University of Southern California

Enrollment

66 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Speech Perception Social Behavior

Summary

Using a randomized controlled trial design, the investigators will examine the effects of music engagement through choir training on the hearing, communication, and psychosocial well-being of older adults, particularly those at heightened risk of developing dementia.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Visual and Auditory Acuity: Adequate visual and auditory acuity, with correction if necessary.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English to ensure complete testing.

Exclusion Criteria6

Hearing Loss: Severe hearing loss not correctable with aids.
Neurological and Otologic Conditions: History of known neurological or otologic conditions.
Psychiatric Disorders: Current severe psychiatric disorders (past disorders not included).
Medical Conditions: Unstable or serious medical conditions that could limit participation in assessments or weekly meetings.
Cognitive Function: Impaired cognitive function, indicated by a score of less than 26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
Music Training: Current or past professional music training, defined as 3 years of regular, formal practice, excluding typical educational curriculum music classes or singing in worship services.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALChoir

A choir for older adults is a musical/singing ensemble composed of individuals aged 65 and above. The choir rehearsals are weekly, 2 hours each and the length of the intervention is 16 weeks total.

BEHAVIORALGroup Music Listening

A weekly collective music listening, 2 hours each for 16 weeks.