MUSIC THERAPY

This study tests whether listening to specific sound frequencies for just 9 minutes a week can improve mental health. 110 adults with mild anxiety, stress, or depression will either sit in a special sound chamber or use headphones. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free app…

This pilot study explores whether weekly group music therapy sessions can improve emotional health for older adults living in long-term care facilities. Twenty residents aged 65 and older will attend six weekly hour-long sessions and complete questionnaires about their mood and l…

This study tests whether music therapy can reduce anxiety and improve pregnancy rates in women receiving artificial insemination. Researchers will compare pregnancy outcomes in 254 women who receive standard care plus music therapy versus standard care alone. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether playing music through headphones for 15 minutes before cataract surgery can help reduce anxiety, pain, and improve satisfaction. Sixty adults having cataract surgery will either listen to music or wear headphones with no music. Researchers will measure st…

This study tests whether creating a personal music playlist can help people process grief after losing a spouse or life partner. Thirty participants from a grief support group will work with a researcher to build a playlist and reflect on their experience. The goal is to see if m…