60 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

Music Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

Recruiting at 1 trial location
AL
Overseen ByAriel L Roddy, PhD
Age: Any Age
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Northern Arizona University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a music-based intervention can improve mental and physical health and strengthen coping skills among adults living in residential care settings in northern Arizona. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does participation in the music-based intervention reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and pain?, and Does participation increase the use of music as a coping strategy and improve overall well-being?

Researchers will compare participants' pre-intervention and post-intervention responses to determine whether the music classes are associated with improvements in health and coping outcomes. Participants will: Attend a 6-week music class held once per week for one hour; participate in active music activities such as drumming and rhythm exercises; complete a brief survey before and after the intervention. Some participants are also invited to complete a short interview about their experiences.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Residency at one of the two elder care facilities
Ability to communicate in English.

Exclusion Criteria

Not a resident at one of the two elder care facilities
Inability to communicate in English.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants attend a 6-week music class held once per week for one hour, engaging in active music activities such as drumming and rhythm exercises

6 weeks
6 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants complete a brief survey before and after the intervention and some participate in a short interview about their experiences

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Music Based Intervention

How Is the Trial Designed?

1

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Music-Based Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Northern Arizona University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
36
Recruited
6,300+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials
473
Recruited
1,374,000+