Can a personal playlist soothe the mind after intensive care?
NCT ID NCT07762196
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether listening to personally chosen music for at least 30 minutes a day can lower psychological distress in adults who have recently left an intensive care unit. Participants will track their daily distress levels and complete questionnaires about anxiety, depression, and quality of life. The study compares a period without music to a two-week music-listening period to see if the music makes a difference.
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 listening intervention
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease psychological distress and improve quality of life for people recovering from intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (9 people), so results may not apply broadly. Music may not reduce distress for everyone, and the effect could be temporary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NHS Fife
Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 5AH, United Kingdom
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