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Support in Sound: Music Therapy for People Living With Dementia and Companions in Rural Communities
Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University
Summary
The goal of this single-arm feasibility study is to learn whether group music therapy is feasible in a rural area for people living with dementia and their companions. The main questions are: 1. Is a group music therapy intervention feasible in a rural community setting? 1a. Are there preliminary changes in health and well-being outcomes following participation in a 10-week community music therapy group? 2. What were participants' experiences and preferences regarding the different components of the music therapy programme? 3. What is the role of peer support in participants' experiences of a community music therapy intervention? Participants living with dementia and their companions will be asked to take part in 10-weeks of music therapy in the community. Before and after each music therapy session, they will be asked to answer an easy-read satisfaction survey to gather information on the 'in the moment' experiences of music therapy. Participants will also be asked to complete surveys on quality of life, loneliness, depression and well-being on three occasions: * Before music therapy starts * During week 5 of music therapy * After music therapy After music therapy, participants will also be asked to * Complete a survey about their experiences of different parts of the music therapy programme * Take part in an individual feasibility interview * Take part in an interview exploring the role of peer support within the music therapy groups If a person does not have the capacity to answer any questions, their companion will be asked to provide the information on behalf of the individual living with dementia.
Official title: The Support in Sound Music Therapy Research Project for People Living With Dementia and Companions in Rural Communities
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2026-08-03
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Group music therapy
Group music therapy will be held in the local community of Tarporley for 10 weeks. The music therapy will be delivered by a HCPC registered music therapist with experience of working with people living with dementia. Each session will be held for 1.5 hours: consisting of 1 hour of music therapy and the remaining time available for participants to have tea, coffee and cake providing an opportunity to talk and socialise. All participants will be provided with a name label before each session. The one hour of weekly music therapy will consist of singing, music listening, playing with instruments and interactive music making opportunities.
Locations (1)
Tarporley Community Centre
Chester, United Kingdom