Creating a music app to help manage symptoms in Alzheimer's patients
Developing a therapeutic, music-based mobile application to combat neuropsychiatric symptoms in people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
This study is testing a new mobile app called 'Tune Den' that uses personalized music to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers feel calmer and happier at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Autotune Me LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brooklyn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10822232 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile application called 'Tune Den' that uses music-based interventions to help manage neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The app is designed to be used by patients and their family caregivers, providing personalized music experiences that can help reduce agitation and improve mood. By responding to physiological signals such as heart rate, the app will adapt to the user's preferences, making it a tailored therapeutic tool for home use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, along with their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced stages of dementia who may not respond to music-based interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a non-pharmacological approach to alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, potentially improving the quality of life for patients and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that music interventions can effectively reduce symptoms in dementia patients, indicating a promising avenue for this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Brooklyn, UNITED STATES
- Autotune Me LLC — Brooklyn, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ray, Kendra — Autotune Me LLC
- Study coordinator: Ray, Kendra
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.