A controlled evaluation of the health benefits of a participative community music programme for older people (Silver Song Clubs)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN62404401 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN62404401 |
| Protocol serial number | PB-PG-0408-16038 |
| Sponsor | Canterbury Christ Church University (UK) |
| Funder | National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (UK) - Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) (ref: PB-PG-0408-16038) |
- Submission date
- 25/08/2009
- Registration date
- 28/09/2009
- Last edited
- 04/07/2011
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Prof Stephen Clift
Scientific
Scientific
Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts & Health
Canterbury Christ Church University
University Centre Folkestone
Folkestone
CT20 1JG
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1303 220870 |
|---|---|
| stephen.clift@canterbury.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Single centre randomised unblinded controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The health benefits of a participative community music programme for older people (Silver Song Clubs): a controlled evaluation single centre randomised unblinded trial |
| Study objectives | Primary hypothesis: Singing groups for older people improve both physical and mental aspects of quality of life when compared with usual activities. Secondary hypotheses: 1. Singing groups for older people are more cost effective than usual activities 2. Singing groups for older people reduce anxiety and depression when compared with usual activities |
| Ethics approval(s) | Added 16/03/2010: Surrey Research Ethics Committee approved on the 20th January 2010 (ref: 10/H1109/5) |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | General health status |
| Intervention | Intervention: 90 - 120 minutes group singing and related activities, weekly for 12 weeks, with follow up measures for a further 12 weeks. Control: Usual activities |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Health related quality of life measured with 12-item short form health survey (SF-12) at baseline, 12 weeks (post-intervention) and 24 weeks. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Health utility, measured with EQ-5D at baseline, 12 weeks (post-intervention) and 24 weeks |
| Completion date | 31/12/2011 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Senior |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 240 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Community dwelling volunteers 2. Aged 60+ years, either sex 3. Able to give informed consent and complete questionnaires |
| Key exclusion criteria | Individuals unable to give informed consent or complete questionnaires. |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2010 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2011 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts & Health
Folkestone
CT20 1JG
United Kingdom
CT20 1JG
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | protcol | 28/02/2011 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
