Therapeutic music and movement program for people with cognitive impairment
A Stand-alone Therapeutic Music-with-Movement Programme for People With Cognitive Impairment
This study is testing a music and movement program to see if it can help older adults with cognitive impairment, especially those with dementia, feel better and engage more in their care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06100536 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a standalone Music-with-Movement system designed to improve health outcomes for older adults with cognitive impairment, particularly those living with dementia. The program integrates innovative technology, including a music library and motion-sensing instruments, to facilitate engaging musical activities led by trained staff in elderly care settings. The study aims to assess the feasibility of the intervention, participant engagement, and changes in cognitive and psychosocial well-being after the program. A total of 750 participants will be involved, with outcomes measured through various health-related assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older adults with cognitive impairment who are in a stable medical condition.
Not a fit: Patients with critical medical or psychiatric problems or those with uncorrectable hearing impairment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the quality of life and cognitive function for older adults with cognitive impairment.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with music-based interventions for cognitive impairment, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults with cognitive impairment * In a stable medical condition Exclusion Criteria: * With critical medical or psychiatric problems * Those with uncorrectable hearing impairment
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, PhD — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Study coordinator: Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, PhD
- Email: daphne.cheung@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: 27664534
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.