A Music-Based Mobile App for People Living With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
Purpose
The purpose of this pilot is to develop a mobile application that detects physiological measures of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and triggers auto-play of personalized songs in a wearable device. The investigators will test the feasibility and acceptability of the app. This app may be an important tool to include in daily caregiving in a home setting by extending established benefits of music therapy for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Conditions
- Dementia
 - Agitation
 - Depressive Symptoms
 
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
 - All ages
 - Eligible Sex
 - All
 - Accepts Healthy Volunteers
 - No
 
Inclusion Criteria
for person with dementia - A person with ADRD exhibits neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia such as agitation, restlessness, depressed mood, etc. - Stability with or without psychotropic or anti-depressant medications - Ability to hear with or without an assistive device Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers - Family or close friend caregiver of persons with dementia - Must be able to read and write in basic English
Exclusion Criteria
for all participants - Inadequate hearing - History of psychosis or other mental disorders other than depression - Presence of substance or alcohol abuse
Study Design
- Phase
 - Study Type
 - Observational
 - Observational Model
 - Other
 - Time Perspective
 - Prospective
 
Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
 - Recruiting
 - Sponsor
 - Autotune Me LLC