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ArticleResearch in nursing & health2026

A Research Protocol to Develop a Prototype of a Music-Based Mobile Application to Improve Sleep in Persons Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers.

Darina V Petrovsky, Justine S Sefcik, Miranda V McPhillips, Joke Bradt, Wei Pan, Bei Wu, Nancy A Hodgson

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Darina V PetrovskyDuke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3109-1633
Justine S SefcikCollege of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Miranda V McPhillipsM. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0741-1545
Joke BradtCollege of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Wei PanDuke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
Bei WuNew York University Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Nancy A HodgsonDepartment of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Funding

Music-based Intervention for Insomnia in Persons Living with Dementia and their CaregiversK23AG073618 · NIA · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · PI PETROVSKY, DARINA V. · 2021 to 2025
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Alzheimer's Association 23AARG-1019200NIA NIH HHS K23 AG073618NIH HHS K23AG073618
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Abstract

Sleep disturbances, particularly insomnia, significantly impact individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), leading to accelerated cognitive decline, increased institutionalization rates, and faster disease progression. While pharmacological interventions exist, their potential side effects necessitate the exploration of safer, non-pharmacological alternatives. Music interventions have shown promise in addressing sleep disturbances among older adults, yet existing solutions are neither tailored to nor extensively tested in persons living with dementia (PLWD). This study presents the research protocol for CoMPoSER (Calming Music Personalized for Sleep Enhancement in PeRsons living with Dementia), a mobile application designed specifically for PLWD and their caregivers. In the first two phases, the study will involve the development of the application and in the third phase we will employ a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess preliminary effects of the intervention and explore its mechanism of action. The research objectives include developing and refining the CoMPoSER mobile application prototype, investigating its underlying mechanisms, and evaluating its impact on both PLWD and caregiver outcomes. By developing and systematically testing approaches that address sleep disturbances in PLWD, this study aims to expand the repertoire of evidence-based interventions available to PLWD and their families, ultimately contributing to improved quality of life and disease management.

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CaregiversDementiaMobile ApplicationsMusic TherapySleep Wake DisordersAgedFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsAlzheimer's diseasedementiamusicsleep

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PMID41717979
PMCPMC12952692

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