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Music Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (MAJOR CHORD Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Samuel Rodgers-Melnick, MPH, MT-BC

Research Sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age range: ≥40 to ≤89 years

Diagnosed (i.e., ICD-10 code within the EHR) with either COPD (J44) or HF (I50) with confirmed ICD-10 code in EHR

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 37 days post discharge

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MAJOR CHORD Trial Summary

This trial will involve 20 participants and aims to test a type of music therapy called MAJOR CHORD. The therapy will consist of two in-person sessions before leaving the hospital and two virtual sessions after

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 40-89 hospitalized at UH Cleveland Medical Center with COPD or heart failure, who speak English and have a support person available. They must show signs of depression or anxiety, have Wi-Fi and videoconferencing tools, plus a mobile device with data.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests the MAJOR CHORD music therapy intervention: two in-person sessions before hospital discharge and two virtual ones after. It aims to see if this can improve patient outcomes within 30 days post-discharge.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves music therapy, there are no direct medical side effects like you'd expect from drugs; however, participants may experience emotional responses related to engaging with music.

MAJOR CHORD Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 40 and 89 years old.

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My condition is either COPD or heart failure, confirmed by my medical records.

MAJOR CHORD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 37 days post discharge

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~37 days post discharge

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 37 days post discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Acceptance of music therapy intervention

Comparison of actual and anticipated attendance rates

Comparison of actual and anticipated completion rates

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MAJOR CHORD Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Music TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive 2 in-person music therapy sessions during hospital admission and 2 virtual music therapy sessions post-discharge.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Music Therapy

2019

Completed Phase 3

~1660

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Kulas FoundationOTHER

7 Previous Clinical Trials

244 Total Patients Enrolled

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterLead Sponsor

318 Previous Clinical Trials

340,065 Total Patients Enrolled

Samuel Rodgers-Melnick, MPH, MT-BCPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

1 Previous Clinical Trials

30 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Which individuals are eligible to take part in this research investigation?

"To be eligible for enrollment in this clinical trial, candidates must have a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and fall within the age range of 40 to 89. The study is accepting a maximum of 20 participants."

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Is the enrollment for this medical study limited to individuals aged 30 and above?

"The study is seeking individuals aged 40 and above, but below the age of 89, to participate in this clinical trial."

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Are potential participants currently able to join this research study?

"Indeed, the data available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this particular trial is actively seeking participants. The initial posting date for the trial was January 15th, 2024, and it was most recently updated on January 26th, 2024. The study aims to recruit a total of 20 individuals from a single location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Music Therapy to Address Patients' Journeys With Chronic Illness, Outcomes, and Readmission

Samuel Rodgers-Melnick 2024. "Music Therapy to Address Patients' Journeys With Chronic Illness, Outcomes, and Readmission". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06214325.

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