Dementia and Sleep
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.
Investigators
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)