Personalized music intervention for patients with dementia
Effects of an Algorithmically Enhanced Personalized Music-based Intervention in Patients
NA · Rubato Life · NCT06163378
This study is testing if listening to personalized music for 30 minutes a day can help improve the mood and thinking skills of people with dementia compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rubato Life (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06163378 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This longitudinal study will evaluate the effects of a personalized music-based intervention using the Rubato Life app on patients with dementia over a period of 6 to 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, where they will listen to personalized music playlists for at least 30 minutes daily, or a control group receiving standard care. The study aims to assess improvements in emotional, functional, and cognitive outcomes, with heart rate variability monitored through smartwatches in the intervention group. The goal is to determine if personalized music can provide greater benefits compared to standard care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 or older diagnosed with dementia who can operate a smartphone or have a caretaker to assist them.
Not a fit: Patients with hearing disorders who do not use hearing aids or those with an extreme dislike of music may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the emotional and cognitive well-being of patients with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with music-based interventions in dementia care, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 or older 2. Diagnosed with Dementia, requiring reassessment every 3 month 3. Have access to a smartphone and able to operate smartphone (or their caretaker) 4. Have a Google or Apple ID. (or their caretaker) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with hearing disorders who do not use hearing aids 2. Participants who have extreme dislike of music. 3. Participants who cannot comply with the minimum time Rubato Life application requires to be used. (or their caretaker)
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
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: Music, Dementia, Anxiety, Depression