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Music-Based Interventions, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease
Sponsor: University of Southern California
Summary
Using a randomized controlled trial design, the investigators will examine the effects of music engagement through choir training on the hearing, communication, and psychosocial well-being of older adults, particularly those at heightened risk of developing dementia.
Official title: Using Music-Based Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life and Wellbeing of Older Adults With or at Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2024-08-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Choir
A choir for older adults is a musical/singing ensemble composed of individuals aged 65 and above. The choir rehearsals are weekly, 2 hours each and the length of the intervention is 16 weeks total.
Group Music Listening
A weekly collective music listening, 2 hours each for 16 weeks.
Locations (1)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States