A controlled evaluation of the health benefits of a participative community music programme for older people (Silver Song Clubs)

The health benefits of a participative community music programme for older people (Silver Song Clubs): a controlled evaluation single centre randomised unblinded trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN62404401

Enrollment

240

Registered

2009-09-28

Start date

2010-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

General health status Not Applicable

Interventions

Intervention: 90 - 120 minutes group singing and related activities, weekly for 12 weeks, with follow up measures for a further 12 weeks. Control: Usual activities

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Community dwelling volunteers 2. Aged 60+ years, either sex 3. Able to give informed consent and complete questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals unable to give informed consent or complete questionnaires.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Health related quality of life measured with 12-item short form health survey (SF-12) at baseline, 12 weeks (post-intervention) and 24 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Health utility, measured with EQ-5D at baseline, 12 weeks (post-intervention) and 24 weeks 2. Anxiety and depression measured with Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at baseline, 12 weeks (post-intervention) and 24 weeks 3. Service use questionnaire at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 29, 2026