Following the Sound of Music (NCT07772765)
Comparing the Effects of Music vs. Non-Music Based Interventions on Auditory and Cognitive Processing in Older Adults
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The proposed study will enroll healthy older adult participants to examine the effectiveness of music listening activities to promote hearing and cognition. Participants will be randomized into one of four experimental groups and can expect to participate for up to 21 hours of research distributed over 20 weeks.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Northeastern University — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 60 Years to 101 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Music Listening with Attentional prompts (BEHAVIORAL)
- Music Listening (BEHAVIORAL)
- Tone listening with Attentional prompts (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Northeastern University — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (626) 482-8091
Email: a.carrillo@northeastern.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Music Listening clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.