The Effect of Music Therapy on Delirium

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Delirium

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a twice daily, 30-minute, interdisciplinary, music therapist developed, nurse initiated, music listening intervention on acutely ill older patients as compared to patients who receive care as usual. Half of the participants will receive music therapy and the other half will receive care as usual.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03980782

Run by

Geisinger Clinic

People needed

44

Starts

2019-06-05

Expected to finish

2019-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-06-02

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 65 or older Admitted to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), must be able to speak English Must be able to hear music through headphones. Must not have a documented history of dementia Must not have a documented history of permanent cognitive impairment, Must not be delirious at the beginning of the study (CAM negative) Must be able to sign a consent form.

You may not qualify if…

• Age less than 65, Not admitted to the Progressive Care Unit, Positive for delirium (CAM positive) Does not speak English, Has a hearing impairment, Documented history of dementia Documented history of permanent cognitive decline Expected death within 24 hours of enrollment, Transferred off the floor Unable to sign consent.

Where it is running

• Geisinger CMC — Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

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