Scientific Proof of Music Therapy's Impact on Alzheimer's Disease
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to scientifically validate the impact of music therapy on Alzheimer's disease (AD) by analyzing molecular biomarkers in salivary exosomes. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that carry molecular signals from brain cells, providing a non-invasive method to assess physiological changes.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
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• 50 years old or older.
‣ 20 adults with no mild-cognitive impairment
⁃ 20 adults with mild-cognitive impairment
⁃ 20 adults with Alzheimer's disease/ dementia.
• participant or the participant's legally authorized representative must be able to read or speak English and agree to comply with study procedures.
• pregnant women may chose to participate
Locations
United States
Florida
University of Central Florida
RECRUITING
Orlando
Contact Information
Primary
Amoy Fraser, PhD, CCRP, PMP
Amoy.Fraser@ucf.edu
14072668742
Backup
Britney-Ann Wray, BS, CTBS, CCRP
britney-ann.wray@ucf.edu
4072668742
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-08-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: All participants
All participants in study will undergo music intervention.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Central Florida