Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2018.00195
Title: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of choral singing intervention to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk older adults living in the community
Authors: Tan J.
Maurine Tsakok F.H.
Ow E.K.
Lanskey B. 
Lim K.S.D.
Goh L.G. 
Tan C.-H. 
Cheah I.K. 
Larbi A.
Foo R.
Loh M.
Wong C.K.Y.
Suckling J.
Li J. 
Mahendran R. 
Kua E.-H. 
Feng L. 
Keywords: Cognitive decline
Dementia prevention
Neuroplasticity
RCT
Singing
Issue Date: 10-Jul-2018
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Citation: Tan J., Maurine Tsakok F.H., Ow E.K., Lanskey B., Lim K.S.D., Goh L.G., Tan C.-H., Cheah I.K., Larbi A., Foo R., Loh M., Wong C.K.Y., Suckling J., Li J., Mahendran R., Kua E.-H., Feng L. (2018-07-10). Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of choral singing intervention to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk older adults living in the community. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 10 (JUL) : 195. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2018.00195
Abstract: Introduction: This study is a parallel-arm randomized controlled trial evaluating choral singing's efficacy and underlying mechanisms in preventing cognitive decline in at-risk older participants. Methods: Three-hundred and sixty community-dwelling, non-demented older participants are recruited for a 2-year intervention. Inclusion criteria are self-reported cognitive complaints, early cognitive impairment based on neuropsychological test scores or multiple risk factors of dementia. Participants are randomized to either weekly choral singing sessions or general health education. The primary outcome is cognitive performance, measured by a composite cognitive test score (CCTS). Secondary outcomes include depression, anxiety and neuropsychiatric symptoms; perceived stress; sleep quality and severity of dementia symptoms. Underlying mechanisms are examined using blood- and urine-based biomarkers and neuroimaging. Results: Screening began in July 2016. The first group of participants (n = 93) have been recruited. Intervention and control treatments are ongoing and will end in December 2019. Discussion: An evidence-based singing intervention for dementia prevention holds potential for healthcare savings and societal welfare. Trial Registration: NCT02919748, IRB Approval Number: NUS 2508. © 2018 Tan, Tsakok, Ow, Lanskey, Lim, Goh, Tan, Cheah, Larbi, Foo, Loh, Wong, Suckling, Li, Mahendran, Kua and Feng.
Source Title: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
URI: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/151675
ISSN: 1663-4365
DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2018.00195
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