Drumming away stress: music therapy trial launches for rural elders

NCT ID NCT07538427

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Northern Arizona University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 6-week music program—including drumming and rhythm exercises—can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain in adults living in rural residential care facilities. Sixty participants will attend weekly hour-long sessions and complete surveys before and after the program. The goal is to see if active music participation can boost coping skills and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Music-based intervention (drumming, rhythm exercises, Indigenous music practices)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, enjoyable way to improve mental and physical health for older adults in residential care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is short-term and relies on self-reported outcomes.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC PAIN are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome depressive disorder generalized anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN DEPRESSION DISORDER GENERALIZED ANXIETY STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Haven Health Flagstaff
RECRUITING

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001, United States
The Peaks
RECRUITING

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.