Drum circles and meditation: a new way to beat stress?
NCT ID NCT06513845
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether listening to recordings of communal drumming, combined with mindfulness, can reduce stress and improve mental health in People of African Descent. Researchers will measure feelings of connection and synchrony in 30 adults. The goal is to see if culturally relevant music-based programs can support stress management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- communal drumming recordings
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward culturally relevant, low-cost stress management tools for marginalized communities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small (30 participants), early-stage study measuring subjective feelings, not clinical outcomes. Results may not generalize or show clear benefit.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BLOOM
New Haven, Connecticut, 06515, United States
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Musical Intervention Studios
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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