NCT07207642

Sweet Night (Musical Diffusion by Caregivers ): Effects of Musical Diffusion by Caregivers on Sleep Onset and Behavioral Regulation in a Protected Living

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

As the Alzheimer's disease progresses, caregivers and family members often focus on behavioral difficulties. In response to crises, immediate actions tend to favor restraints, either through medication or physical means. This work aims to improve the management of behavioral disturbances in patients with Alzheimer's disease through musical interventions (group or individual), particularly in advanced stages of the disease, where medical and family resources are insufficient. The investigators approach prioritizes NTM over medication as a mean to improve patient well-being. To this end, they have designed a study. The study focuses on creating a conducive environment for sleep by incorporating ritualized, familiar music sessions supervised by nursing staff after meals. To conduct this study, the actigraphy will be used to analyze participants' behavior both day and night, complemented by questionnaires and clinical observations.

Conditions

• Alzheimer Disease or Associated Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Music intervention - passive listening	Diffusion of familiar music in the bedrooms and living room before bedtime; passive and individual listening.
BEHAVIORAL	Audio books intervention - active listening	Dynamic audio book listening, akin to active listening while respecting the rhythm of the evening . This type of listening involves concentrating specifically .

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-13
• Primary completion: 2027-11-01
• Completion: 2028-02-01
• First posted: 2025-10-06
• Last updated: 2026-01-26

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France