Can breathing to music ease caregiver stress?

NCT ID NCT06052904

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether music breathing therapy delivered via Zoom can help reduce stress and improve quality of life for parents caring for a child newly diagnosed with cancer. Sixty caregivers participated in weekly one-hour sessions for two months. The goal was to see if this home-based approach could boost resilience and ease psychological distress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

music breathing therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to help caregivers feel less stressed and more resilient.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The therapy requires internet and a device, which could limit access.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong