A program combining music and activities to promote healthy aging
A Multi-domain Intervention to Constrast Cognitive Decline in Healthy Aging
NA · University of Bari · NCT06767410
This study is testing whether a program that combines music, exercise, and social activities can help older adults keep their minds sharp and improve their overall brain health.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Bari (other) |
| Locations | 4 sites (Adelfia, Bari and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06767410 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the long-term effects of a multidomain intervention designed for community-dwelling elderly individuals to prevent cognitive decline. Participants will engage in various activities, including music training, physical exercise, and social interactions, over a 9-month period. The study aims to assess changes in Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) levels and cognitive functions through pre- and post-intervention evaluations. Participants will be divided into groups to compare the effects of music-inclusive activities against non-musical and passive control groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 65 and older who live independently and are not musically trained.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive or functional impairments or those with musical expertise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance cognitive health and quality of life for elderly individuals by promoting neuroplasticity and reducing frailty.
How similar studies have performed: While similar interventions have shown promise in enhancing cognitive functions and social engagement, this specific approach combining music and multiple activities is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 65 * Living independently Exclusion Criteria: * Musical expertise * Severe cognitive or functional impairment
Where this trial is running
Adelfia, Bari and 3 other locations
- Musica In Gioco — Adelfia, Bari, Italy (RECRUITING)
- University of Bari — Bari, Bari, Italy (RECRUITING)
- Centro Servizi per la famiglia Libertà — Bari, Bari, Italy (RECRUITING)
- ANAS Puglia (Associazione Nazionale di Azione Sociale) — Bari, Bari, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elvira Brattico, Professor
- Email: elvira.brattico@uniba.it
- Phone: +390805714702
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Healthy Volunteer Study, BDNF, aging, multidomain intervention, music training, neuroplasticity