NCT07693114 · NOT YET RECRUITING
Support in Sound: Music Therapy for People Living With Dementia and Companions in Rural Communities
This study is testing whether weekly group music therapy sessions are practical to run in rural communities for people already living with dementia and the companions who support them. Over 10 weeks, researchers will track how participants feel about quality of life, loneliness, depression, and well-being. This is a feasibility study — it is not testing whether music therapy treats dementia, just whether this kind of program can actually work in a rural setting.
You may qualify if
- One person must have a clinical diagnosis of dementia and be accompanied by a companion
- Participants must be able to attend the 10-week programme, recognising that unavoidable absences (e.g., illness or unforeseen personal circumstances) may occur
- Be willing to provide data on health and well-being and take part in interviews.
- Be able to speak and understand the English language
You're excluded if
- Individuals, as dyads are the participants being recruited
- Dyads were neither person has a clinical diagnosis of dementia
- Are unavailable to generally commit to the research programme including music therapy sessions
- Are unable to speak or understand the English language
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-07-09