Music and movement may soothe stress without medication
NCT ID NCT07430631
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a non-clinical, arts-based program called Concert Therapy for adults experiencing everyday stress. Participants will either attend a structured session with calming music, guided breathing, gentle movement, and uplifting music, or simply listen to relaxing music and rest. The goal is to see if the full concert experience lowers stress more than quiet relaxation alone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 65 years * Experiencing self-reported everyday stress in non-clinical contexts * Able to participate in gentle movement and remain seated or standing for the duration of the session * Able to understand the study information and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current treatment for serious cardiovascular or respiratory illness * Current use of medication that directly affects heart rate or stress response (for example, beta-blockers) * Pregnancy * Severe psychiatric illness requiring intensive treatment * Inability to understand the language used for the intervention and study procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Concert Therapy
London, United Kingdom