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Neurophysiological Benefits of Live Music for Early Alzheimer's Patients and Their Caregivers
Sponsor: Yale University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the neurophysiological effects of live music on individuals with early Alzheimer's Disease (AD), dementia, and/or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their caregivers. Heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and brain activity will be measured as participant-caregiver dyads listen to preferred and improvised music performed by professional musicians. Investigators will leverage various measurement techniques including, but not limited to, electroencephalography (EEG), behavioral, surveys, and physiological monitoring to study the impact of live music on anxiety in AD and inter-dyad synchrony.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-01-28
Completion Date
2026-03-22
Last Updated
2026-02-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Pre-recorded Music Session
A pre-recorded concert session
Live Music Session
A 45-minute live music performance
Locations (2)
Firehouse 12 Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Musical Intervention Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, United States