The Impact of Piano Training on Cognitive Performance and Psychosocial Well-Being in Older Adults
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Conditions studied: Aging
In brief
This project evaluates the effects of piano training and computerized cognitive training on cognitive performance in healthy older adults compared to controls. The project is intended for healthy older adults (60-80 years) with little to no previous musical training (less than three years of prior musical training or cognitive training and not currently engaged in music reading or musical performance, less than 10 hours of previous cognitive training). Investigators anticipate that musical engagement will serve as an enjoyable cognitive intervention for older adults. Investigators believe that piano training will enhance cognitive performance on executive functions essential for maintaining independence in older adulthood. Learning a musical instrument, while challenging, will improve self-efficacy, mood, and qualtiy of life. Participants engaged in piano training will demonstrate reduced cortisol levels and increased immune function responses. Investigators predict that adults enrolled in computerized cognitive training will demonstrate enhanced memory, working memory and self-efficacy post-training.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02564601
- Run by
- University of South Florida
- People needed
- 93
- Starts
- 2015-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-05-01
Who can join
Age: 60 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Between the ages of 60-80
- native English speakers
- no pre-existing cognitive impairment or neurological impairment
- not taking medications affecting memory performance (sleep meds, antidepressants, etc.)
- Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (score >30)
- no moderate to severe depression
- no difficulty with hand movements
- less than three years of formal music training
- no difficulty with the movement of their hands
- not currently engaged in music reading or musical performance
- < 10 hours of previous cognitive training
You may not qualify if…
- Those not between 60-80
- those taking medications affecting memory performance
- Non-Native English Speakers
- Those with pre-existing cognitive impairment
- Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (score < 30)
- Those with difficulty in the movement of their hands
- Those with more than three years of formal music training or currently engaged in music reading or music performance
- Those with more than ten hours of cognitive training
Where it is running
- University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States
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