MUSIC THERAPY

This study looked at whether listening to emotionally meaningful music can improve mood and alertness in people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Ten participants were exposed to special music and a control condition. Researchers measured changes in overall well-being …

This pilot study explored whether a live music session combined with guided breathing and gentle movement could help adults feel less stressed and more relaxed. 57 adults took part in one in-person or online session. Researchers measured stress levels before and after using a sta…

This study tested whether listening to special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical music) during allergy skin tests could reduce pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2-17 took part. The goal was to see if music, a simple non-drug approach…

This study tested whether Nada Yoga music therapy (relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds) could help reduce pain and anxiety during childbirth. 52 pregnant women were randomly assigned to either receive the music therapy during labor or standard care. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether listening to music during chest surgery could help patients need less anesthesia and keep their heart rate and blood pressure more stable. 159 adults having chest surgery took part. Researchers measured how much anesthesia was used and tracked vital sign…

This study tested whether listening to music during radionuclide therapy helps reduce anxiety and distress in prostate cancer patients. 60 men were split into two groups: one listened to music through headphones during treatment, the other received standard care. Results showed t…

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing Turkish music for 30 minutes could help cancer patients in palliative care feel less pain and anxiety. 32 patients took part, with half listening to music and the other half resting quietly. The results showed that music helped l…

This study looked at whether adding Turkish music to a functional exercise program helps older adults with mild dementia more than exercise alone. Forty participants from a nursing home did exercises twice a week for 8 weeks, with half listening to music during the sessions. Rese…

This study looked at whether listening to music can help reduce pain and anxiety in people who have just had coronary artery bypass surgery. Sixty adults took part, and the researchers measured their pain and anxiety levels after listening to music. The goal was to see if music t…