Music Therapy for Glioblastoma
(MELODY Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The Brain Cancer Program, in partnership with the Center for Music and Medicine at Johns Hopkins, will study whether music therapy is feasible in newly diagnosed GBM patients undergoing standard care.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Matthias Holdhoff, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins -Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Grace Tobin, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with newly diagnosed Glioblastoma who can use a computer, access the web, attend virtual music therapy sessions, understand and respond to surveys in English, and hear music properly. It's not suitable for those who lack these capabilities.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive music therapy sessions twice a week for 8 weeks, either with or without a music therapist, and complete quality of life surveys weekly.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Long-term follow-up
Participants' survey completion rates are monitored over a longer period
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Music Intervention
Trial Overview
The study explores the feasibility of using music therapy as part of standard care for patients with Glioblastoma. Participants will engage in virtual music therapy sessions organized by Johns Hopkins' Brain Cancer Program and Center for Music and Medicine.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Arm B of the study participants will meet with a music therapist to create a curated playlist. The participant will then listen independently to music therapy sessions twice a week for thirty minutes. Participants will complete a total of 16 music therapy sessions, and the frequency is 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Participants will complete surveys measuring quality of life once each week.
Arm A of the study will involve individuals who are assigned to receive twice weekly music therapy sessions with a Music Therapist. These live sessions will be conducted virtually via a Johns Hopkins Compliance virtual platform (e.g., Zoom) each session will last 30 minutes. Participants will complete a total of 16 music therapy sessions, and the frequency is 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Participants will complete surveys measuring quality of life once each week.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Lead Sponsor
Keep Punching Foundation
Collaborator
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