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The Effect of Music Therapy on the Cognitive and Executive Function of the Older Adults

Investigating the Effect of Music Therapy on the Cognitive and Executive Function among Older Adults Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240623062219N1
Enrollment
36
Registered
2024-07-25
Start date
2024-08-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-26

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Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment. Mild cognitive impairment, so stated

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: For the experimental group, Music Therapy will be conducted twice a week for 8 weeks, totaling 16 sessions of 90 minutes each. Music therapy is done in an active wa

Sponsors

University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Score between 19 and 22 on the MoCA Cognitive Test: Scoring within this range on the MoCA test indicates mild cognitive impairment in the elderly. Minimum Education of 4 Years: According to the MoCA test guidelines, a minimum of 4 years of education is required to take the test. No Speech Problems: Participants must not have speech problems since active music therapy involves repeating rhythms with voice and singing. No Hearing Problems: If participants have hearing issues, they should use a hearing aid. The Whisper Test will be used to assess hearing problems. Informed Consent: Participants must provide informed consent to participate in the study. Proficiency in the Persian Language

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cognitive Function. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (beforehand of the start of the intervention) and 60 days after the Music Therapy. Method of measurement: Montreal Cognitive Assessment.;Executive Function. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (beforehand of the start of the intervention) and 60 days after the Music Therapy. Method of measurement: Trial making A&B, Wechsler digit span (forward and backward),Cognitive and Motor (Dual task).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Majid Akhshabi

Payam Noor University East Tehran Branch

Majidakhshabi@pnu.ac.ir+98 21 7731 8581

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026