Music as medicine? new study tests calming tunes on body and mind

NCT ID NCT06710886

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study from the University of Florida is looking at how listening to calming music might affect your health and sense of calm. About 100 participants will listen to a 15-minute music session, fill out surveys, and some will also have their heart rate monitored and give saliva samples. The goal is to understand how music influences the body's automatic functions and whether factors like past experiences or anxiety play a role.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

listening to calming music (augmented or Mahler composition)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help identify how music can be used to improve relaxation and overall well-being.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study with no treatment goal. Results may not lead to any direct health benefits or generalizable findings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autonomic nervous system disorder

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UF Health Jacksonville

    COMPLETED

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States

  • University of Florida McKnight Brain Institution

    RECRUITING

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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