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Music Interventions for Dementia and Depression in Elderly Care: International Cluster-randomised Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Group Music Therapy, Recreational Choir Singing, and 1 other intervention for Dementia and Depression. Completed, enrolled 1,021 participants across 6 sites in 6 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two music-based approaches - group music therapy and recreational choir singing - for reducing depression symptoms in people living with dementia. It also examines mechanisms and heterogeneity of treatment effects.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The core intention of GMT is to meet the psychosocial needs of each person living with dementia, which in turn is thought to reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety and to stimulate overall social and emotional wellbeing. It includes active, reciprocal music making with the use of singing and musical instruments. GMT is provided by a trained music therapist, highly skilled as a musician, and registered with the appropriate professional association in his or her country.
RCS is intended to foster connectedness in a group, wellbeing, and enjoyment of music making in a group. It includes singing familiar songs and providing a familiar musical environment for participants. RCS is provided by a musician with choir leading skills.
May include pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions as locally available