Plain-English translation of NCT07602283 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is exploring whether group drumming—playing drums together in a circle—can help reduce pain and support brain health in people with early dementia or mild memory loss. Researchers think that drumming together may help your body produce chemicals that reduce pain and improve how your brain works, while also strengthening the connection between you and your caregiver.
People with early dementia often experience chronic pain that is hard to treat, and many are looking for non-medication approaches that could help both them and their caregivers feel better. This study wants to see if the shared experience of group drumming could be a simple, enjoyable way to ease pain and support brain function.
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You and your caregiver would attend ten weekly sessions lasting up to 3 hours each at Yale's Connecticut Mental Health Center in New Haven. The first and last sessions involve baseline testing—EEG headsets to measure brain activity, blood draws, and surveys about your pain and mood. Weeks 2 through 9 focus on a 45-minute to 1-hour group drumming session where researchers monitor your heart rate and collect brief surveys before and after playing together.
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