35 Participants Needed

Music Listening for Bone Marrow Transplant

MO
Overseen ByMaria Olex, Psy.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
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 trial is to develop an Independent Music Listening tool for stem cell transplant patients that have prolonged hospitalizations. The main questions it aims to answer are:\[primary hypothesis or outcome measure 1\]? \[primary hypothesis or outcome measure 2\]?Participants will use a self-guided music listening intervention of 1-hour daily music listening during their inpatient hsopitalization and delivered via web-based platform.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is music listening safe for people undergoing bone marrow transplants?

Music listening has been studied in various settings, including for patients undergoing bone marrow transplants, and is generally considered safe. It has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress without any reported harmful effects.12345

How is Mindful Music Listening (MML) different from other treatments for bone marrow transplant patients?

Mindful Music Listening (MML) is unique because it combines mindfulness (a mental practice of focusing on the present moment) with music listening to help improve mood and reduce stress during bone marrow transplant recovery. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus on medication or physical interventions, MML offers a non-invasive, holistic approach that can be used alongside other therapies to enhance emotional well-being.12467

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Mindful Music Listening (MML) for bone marrow transplant patients?

Research shows that mindfulness meditation, which is part of Mindful Music Listening, can help reduce stress and improve symptoms in cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplants. Additionally, music therapy has been found to improve relaxation and reduce anxiety and pain in transplant patients, suggesting potential benefits for those undergoing bone marrow transplants.1891011

Who Is on the Research Team?

MO

Maria Olex, Psy.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Colorado, Denver

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for patients undergoing a bone marrow transplant who will have long hospital stays. Participants should be willing to listen to music for an hour daily using a web-based platform during their inpatient stay.

Inclusion Criteria

Score ≥1 on the distress thermometer
Able to provide informed consent
I can access the internet and use a device for surveys and music streaming.
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Exclusion Criteria

Significant and active cognitive conditions (e.g., major cognitive impairment), psychiatric conditions (e.g., active psychosis), or medical conditions (e.g., untreated significant hearing impairments) that would prevent the ability to provide informed consent or participate in the music listening intervention
Lack access to music streaming via smartphone, tablet, or computer and internet access.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in a self-guided music listening intervention of 1-hour daily during their inpatient hospitalization

3-4 weeks
Daily music listening sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Mindful Music Listening (MML)
Trial Overview The study is testing Mindful Music Listening (MML), which involves self-guided, daily one-hour sessions of music listening delivered through a web-based platform, designed to support stem cell transplant patients.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Music InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Colorado, Denver

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,842
Recruited
3,028,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a study involving 20 hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients, 78.9% completed a mindfulness meditation intervention, indicating its feasibility for this population.
Participants showed significant reductions in heart and respiratory rates, as well as improvements in psychological and physical symptoms immediately before and after meditation sessions, suggesting that mindfulness can help manage stress and discomfort during hospitalization.
Facing the challenges of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with mindfulness meditation: a pilot study.Bauer-Wu, S., Sullivan, AM., Rosenbaum, E., et al.[2022]
A study involving 25 individuals undergoing blood and marrow transplant treatment found that engaging in art making or music listening significantly enhanced their treatment experience, providing enjoyment and a sense of self-expression.
Participants reported that these creative activities offered beneficial distractions during treatment, increased their options for engagement, and could be enjoyed alone or with caregivers, highlighting the importance of emotional support in medical settings.
A qualitative study of blood and marrow transplant patient experiences participating in art making and music listening.Mische Lawson, L., Wedan, L., Stock, M., et al.[2018]
Music therapy (MT) in addition to standard supportive treatment did not improve overall quality of life for patients undergoing high dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation, but it did significantly change their perception of pain.
Patients receiving MT experienced fewer severe toxicities and required less antiemetic medication compared to those who only received standard treatment, suggesting potential benefits in managing side effects, although further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm these findings.
The effects of music therapy in patients with high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell support: a randomized pilot study.Tuinmann, G., Preissler, P., Böhmer, H., et al.[2018]

Citations

Facing the challenges of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with mindfulness meditation: a pilot study. [2022]
A qualitative study of blood and marrow transplant patient experiences participating in art making and music listening. [2018]
The effects of music therapy in patients with high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell support: a randomized pilot study. [2018]
Music interventions for psychological and physical outcomes in cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [2021]
The effect of music therapy on relaxation, anxiety, pain perception, and nausea in adult solid organ transplant patients. [2019]
Effects of Making Art and Listening to Music on Symptoms Related to Blood and Marrow Transplantation. [2017]
Reduction of distress associated with paediatric bone marrow transplant: complementary health promotion interventions. [2022]
Music therapy for patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplant. [2021]
Impact of a Music Intervention on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [2021]
The effectiveness of music therapy for patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [2021]
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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Music Therapy on Attention and Mood in Women Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study. [2015]
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