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Sweet Night (Musical Diffusion by Caregivers ): Effects of Musical Diffusion by Caregivers on Sleep Onset and Behavioral Regulation in a Protected Living
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Summary
As the Alzheimer's disease progresses, caregivers and family members often focus on behavioral difficulties. In response to crises, immediate actions tend to favor restraints, either through medication or physical means. This work aims to improve the management of behavioral disturbances in patients with Alzheimer's disease through musical interventions (group or individual), particularly in advanced stages of the disease, where medical and family resources are insufficient. The investigators approach prioritizes NTM over medication as a mean to improve patient well-being. To this end, they have designed a study. The study focuses on creating a conducive environment for sleep by incorporating ritualized, familiar music sessions supervised by nursing staff after meals. To conduct this study, the actigraphy will be used to analyze participants' behavior both day and night, complemented by questionnaires and clinical observations.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-01-13
Completion Date
2028-02
Last Updated
2026-01-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Music intervention - passive listening
Diffusion of familiar music in the bedrooms and living room before bedtime; passive and individual listening.
Audio books intervention - active listening
Dynamic audio book listening, akin to active listening while respecting the rhythm of the evening . This type of listening involves concentrating specifically .
Locations (1)
CHU de Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France, France