Music for Sleep in Dementia

Music Sleep Study

Do you care for someone with memory problems who also has trouble sleeping?

The goal of this in-home research study is to introduce music that promotes healthy sleep and improves overall well-being of adults with memory loss.

About the Study

You will be randomized (like a flip of a coin) into either the treatment or control group.

  • Treatment Group
    • Listen to music for four weeks with a three-month follow-up
    • Collect saliva samples for two consecutive days at the beginning and at the end of a four-week period
  • Control Group
    • Learn more about sleep hygiene for four weeks with a three-month follow-up
    • No collection of saliva sample
  • At the end of four weeks, you will be asked questions about your experience with the mobile application, which includes a short interview over Zoom.
  • Upon completion of the study, you will receive a gift card for a total of either $250 (Treatment Group) or $200 (Control Group).

Who is eligible for the study?

People who qualify:

  • Care for someone with memory problems who lives at home and has trouble sleeping
  • Care for someone age 60 or over

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Fill out the Studies Interest Form for more information.

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