Memory for Music (M4M) protocol for an international randomised controlled trial: effects of individual intensive musical training based on singing in non-musicians with Alzheimer's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The number of people living with dementia is increasing worldwide. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia. It typically manifests itself initially with cognitive impairment in the memory domain and gradually progresses towards affecting all activities of daily living. Active music interventions, particularly singing, may improve mood, social behaviour and quality of life. However, little is known about their effects on cognition, although some studies have provided promising results. The Memory for Music (M4M) project aims to fill this gap in research by measuring the effects of learning new songs on cognitive functioning. Specifically, M4M will examine memory for new songs in non-musician adults with AD after undergoing intensive versus minimal i

SUBMITTER: Lichtensztejn M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature