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However, there is limited empirical evidence in older adults at risk of dementia, especially that evaluates both piano and singing interventions and their effects on cognition and neuroplasticity. In this protocol, we outline a study to assess the efficacy of keyboard and singing music training programmes on reducing cognitive decline and other outcomes in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This randomised, single-blind, controlled, parallel-group trial aims to enrol 432 individuals with MCI from the community in Sydney, Australia. Participants are randomly allocated to participate in either keyboard lessons, singing lessons or a film discussion control group once a week for 3 months. The primary objective is to assess the effectiveness of two music training programmes (keyboard and choral singing) for enhancing verbal memory after 3 months compared with control. Additionally, we will examine how these music-based interventions affect other aspects of cognition, mood, sleep, overall well-being, markers of brain plasticity and blood biomarkers of Alzheimer\u2019s disease and neurodegeneration. Tertiary objectives are to identify factors that impact the success of the interventions, such as participation rates, engagement levels and key demographic and clinical features. Outcomes are collected at baseline and at 3 and 9 months. The primary endpoint analysis will include all randomised participants to estimate the treatment effect using intention-to-treat principles. Primary and secondary outcomes will be analysed using linear mixed models and effect size measures will be calculated.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>This study will be the first robust, randomised controlled trial to assess the potential and relative value of music engagement for cognitive decline in high-risk MCI individuals, as well as broader effects on other markers of mental health, well-being and neurodegeneration. Co-designed with implementation in mind, the music interventions can potentially be delivered within memory clinic or community settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Ethics and dissemination<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Sydney University Human Research Ethics Committee (2023-026) has approved this protocol. The trial findings will be shared through conferences, publications and media.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Trial registration number<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12623000407695), Registered 21\/04\/2023\n                      <jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" ext-link-type=\"uri\" xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.anzctr.org.au\/Trial\/Registration\/TrialReview.aspx?id=385552\">https:\/\/www.anzctr.org.au\/Trial\/Registration\/TrialReview.aspx?id=385552<\/jats:ext-link>\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Protocol version<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>2.02 29\/11\/2024.<\/jats:p>\n                  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