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Behavioural Intervention
Music-based Cognitive Training for Depression
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Sakina Rizvi, PhD,MACP,RP
Research Sponsored by Unity Health Toronto
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from baseline to 8-weeks
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Study Summary
This trial will test 8 weeks of music-based cognitive training to improve cognitive function in adults with major depressive disorder.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who've had over 12 psychotherapy sessions, can engage in English-language music-based cognitive training, have stable medication use for more than 4 weeks, and are experiencing suicidal thoughts. It's not suitable for those with active psychosis, severe mood issues needing urgent care, prior recent music therapy or lessons, or hearing problems.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an 8-week program of music-based cognitive training designed to improve attention and executive function in adults with MDD. The training uses techniques from Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) aimed at addressing cognitive deficits that worsen with depression episodes.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves non-pharmacological treatment through music-based exercises, no traditional side effects like those seen with medications are expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or fatigue related to engaging in the activities.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ from baseline to 8-weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from baseline to 8-weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in cognitive flexibility and executive control using the Shifting Attention test
Change in inhibition using the Go/No Go Task
Change in selective attention using the Stroop Test
+2 moreSecondary outcome measures
Change in suicidal ideation using the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSSI)
Changes in affect using the Positive and negative affect schedule - short form (PNAS-SF)
Changes in depression symptoms using the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - self-report (QIDS-SR).
+2 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Music-based cognitive trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Music-based cognitive training sessions are derived from two Neurologic Music Therapy techniques: Musical Attention Control Training (MACT) and Musical Executive Function Training (MEFT). MACT exercises will focus on sustained and selective attention to emphasise flexibility and adaptability of the auditory attention system. MEFT exercises will provide opportunity for decision making, problem solving, reasoning, comprehending, organising, initiating, inhibiting, evaluating, analysing, and creating.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Unity Health TorontoLead Sponsor
539 Previous Clinical Trials
447,745 Total Patients Enrolled
Sakina Rizvi, PhD,MACP,RPPrincipal InvestigatorUnity Health Toronto
1 Previous Clinical Trials
20 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have hearing loss.I can participate in English-speaking music cognitive training.I understand and can consent to neurologic music therapy.I understand the study and can agree to participate.I have not participated in music therapy in the last 6 months.I have attended over 12 psychotherapy sessions.I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.I need urgent treatment for severe mood or suicidal thoughts.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Music-based cognitive training
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is this clinical research endeavor currently recruiting participants?
"Per the clinicaltrials.gov website, this research project is not currently recruiting any patients. Originally posted on April 1st of 2023 and last updated in January 11th of that same year, it appears that participants are no longer required for this trial; however, there are over 1500 other studies with open recruitment positions available at present."
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