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Clinical Trials/NCT03445299
NCT03445299
Completed
N/A

Dementia and Sleep

University of Aarhus1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentFebruary 26, 2018

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Dementia
Sponsor
University of Aarhus
Enrollment
40
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Sleep
Status
Completed
Last Updated
7 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The study aims to evaluate the effect of listening to music at bedtime on sleep in elderly persons with dementia and sleep problems.

Detailed Description

The study is a clinical trial to assess the effect of music listening as intervention for improving sleep in elderly persons with dementia and sleep problems. We use a within-subject design to evaluate the effect of the music intervention. Participants are persons above the age of 60 diagnosed with dementia and suffering from sleep problems. We will examine the effect of the intervention on sleep, mood and cognition.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 26, 2018
End Date
December 1, 2018
Last Updated
7 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Sleep problems

Exclusion Criteria

  • Use of hypnotic medications
  • Substance abuse
  • Severe hearing deficits
  • Not out of bed during daytime

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Sleep

Time Frame: 14 days baseline and 14 days intervention

Change in sleep pattern measured objectively with wrist actigraphy

Secondary Outcomes

  • Depression(Measured at baseline and after 14 days intervention period)
  • Sleep quality(After 14 days intervention period)
  • Cognition(Measured at baseline and after 14 days intervention period)
  • Mood(After 14 days intervention period)

Study Sites (1)

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