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Sound Therapy

Sound and Music Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By JUNXIN LI, PhD
Research Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Community-dwelling with amnesia or mild cognitive impairment
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Known diagnosis of schizophrenia or Parkinson's disease
Severe hearing impairment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and immediately after the 4-week intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare the effects of 40 Hz sound, music, and a combination of the two on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults who have mild cognitive impairment but can still take care of themselves. They shouldn't have dementia, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, severe hearing loss, or any serious medical/psychiatric issues that would stop them from following the study.
What is being tested?
The study tests three things: music at a specific frequency (40 Hz), just the sound at this frequency without music, and whatever music the participant likes best. The goal is to see if these sounds improve brain function in those with mild cognitive issues.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves listening to sounds or music, side effects might include discomfort due to volume or frequency of sound for those with sensitive hearing but are generally expected to be minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I live at home and have memory loss or mild thinking problems.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or Parkinson's disease.
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I have severe hearing loss.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and immediately after the 4-week intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and immediately after the 4-week intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Cognitive function

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 3Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
this group will be exposed to condition C first, then A, and B
Group II: 2Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
this group will be exposed to condition B first, then C, and A
Group III: 1Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
this group will be exposed to condition A first, then B, and C

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Johns Hopkins UniversityLead Sponsor
2,325 Previous Clinical Trials
14,874,850 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
1,787 Previous Clinical Trials
28,184,758 Total Patients Enrolled
JUNXIN LI, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorJohns Hopkins University

Media Library

40 Hz music (Sound Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05064007 — N/A
Mild Cognitive Impairment Research Study Groups: 1, 2, 3
Mild Cognitive Impairment Clinical Trial 2023: 40 Hz music Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05064007 — N/A
40 Hz music (Sound Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05064007 — N/A
~8 spots leftby Nov 2025