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Behavioral Intervention
Music Therapy for Mental Illness
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Zachary D Fischer, PhD, MT-BC
Research Sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up post mtar intervention (day 8-10)
Awards & highlights
Summary
This trial uses music therapy to help people with mental illness reduce their feelings of stigma.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients at HMHCC ACU who can understand the ISMI questionnaire and consent to participate. They should have a severe, long-term mental illness that affects their social functioning. Those with acute symptoms, hearing loss, intellectual disabilities or organic brain disease cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Group Music Therapy Advocacy Recording Intervention (MTAR) on individuals with mental illnesses like anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and depression to address internalized stigma.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a music therapy intervention rather than a drug treatment, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or distress during the process.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ post mtar intervention (day 8-10)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post mtar intervention (day 8-10)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory (ISMI) score between pre and post MTAR
Secondary outcome measures
Change in the ISMI score based on diagnostic category
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Treatment GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention consists of a sequence of five music therapy song-writing and recording groups, one per day. Internalized stigma will be assessed within 3 days of admission (pretest/baseline), at ten days (posttest), and at 3 weeks from baseline (follow-up), using the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Access to standard of care services that include several groups per day focused on topics of coping skills, mindfulness, journaling, creative arts, wellness recovery, recreation, and at least one music therapy group.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
American Music Therapy AssociationUNKNOWN
3 Previous Clinical Trials
77 Total Patients Enrolled
Hackensack Meridian HealthLead Sponsor
133 Previous Clinical Trials
29,370 Total Patients Enrolled
Zachary D Fischer, PhD, MT-BCPrincipal InvestigatorHackensack Meridian Health
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am currently under close medical observation or in isolation.I am experiencing severe and sudden symptoms.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment Group
- Group 2: Control Group
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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