Exploring how music can help manage pain.
Music4Pain Network: A research network to advance the study of mechanisms underlying the effects of music and music-based interventions on pain.
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · NIH-10932896
This study is exploring how music can help manage pain for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, bringing together experts to find out how and why music works as a soothing tool.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DREXEL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10932896 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of music and music-based interventions (MBIs) on pain management, particularly for individuals suffering from conditions like Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The project aims to build a multidisciplinary network of experts, including neuroscientists and music therapists, to better understand how music can alleviate pain and identify the mechanisms behind its effectiveness. By developing a comprehensive framework and conducting innovative studies, the research seeks to enhance the therapeutic potential of music in pain relief.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing pain related to Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience pain or have conditions unrelated to Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide new, effective non-pharmacological options for managing pain in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for music-based interventions in pain management, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- DREXEL UNIVERSITY — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRADT, JOKE — DREXEL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BRADT, JOKE
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's disease and related dementia