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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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