RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
University of Central Florida Music Study
Scientific Proof of Music Therapy's Impact on Alzheimer's Disease
About This Trial
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.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- 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
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- 49 years and younger
- prisoners
- unable to understand English and provide consent
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* 49 years and younger
* prisoners
* unable to understand English and provide consent
Treatments Being Tested
OTHER
Music intervention
UCF music concert where the participants will listen to symphonic, classical music for 1 hour.
Locations (1)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, United States