Music as medicine: 2,000-Person trial tests playlists for mental health

NCT ID NCT07055061

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

Summary

This study tests whether personalized music playlists can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in adults. 2,000 participants will either receive music designed to match and gradually shift their mood, or no music. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive approach can improve emotional 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

personalized music playlists (ISO principle-based)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to manage everyday stress, anxiety, and low mood.

What could go wrong

This is a large but early-stage study using self-reported outcomes, so results may be subjective. The effect may be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder depressive disorder Emotional Regulation major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Department of Psychology of Tsinghua University

    COMPLETED

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China

  • Tsinghua University

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China

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