Group Drumming for Alzheimer's Disease and Chronic Pain
Music for Pain and Dementia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Alzheimer Disease
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Peer-bonded Caregiver
Caregiver
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with early Alzheimer's Disease, mild dementia, or mild cognitive impairment who also experience chronic pain. Participants will take part in group drumming sessions and will have their heart activity, brain activity, and pain responses measured before and after the sessions.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a diagnosis of early Alzheimer's Disease, mild dementia, or mild cognitive impairment.
- I experience chronic pain that lasts more than 3 months.
- I can give informed consent.
- I am willing to wear health monitoring devices.
- I am willing to answer survey questions related to the study.
- I am willing to be recorded on audio and video.
- I am willing to undergo cognitive testing and blood draws.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a Clinical Dementia Rating lower than 0.5 or higher than 2.
- I cannot provide informed consent.
- I have thoughts of hurting myself or others.
- I am currently participating in another clinical trial for Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.
- I started a new prescription medication in the last 4 weeks.
- I take medications that affect the central nervous system.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study aims to provide mechanistic insights into how group drumming as a music-based intervention (MBI) affects pain responses and nociceptive function in individuals with Alzheimer's Disease (AD), mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), and brain activity will be measured during communal drumming with their dyadic partners and others. B…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical Dementia Rating 0.5 - 2
* Be a person with or caregiver to a person with a diagnosis of early Alzheimer's Disease, mild dementia, and/or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and chronic pain defined as non-cancer pain lasting \>3 months that occurs most days and limits lif…
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