Music therapy tunes up student mental health in china trial

NCT ID NCT07393581

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether group music therapy can improve emotional well-being, anxiety, and social connectedness in university students. 120 students in urban China were randomly assigned to active music-making, guided music listening, or a waitlist. Both therapy formats were delivered in weekly 60-minute sessions for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if these simple, enjoyable activities could boost mental health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: group music therapy (active and receptive formats)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help students manage anxiety and feel more connected.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yangzhou University

Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225000, China

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