Could listening to music ease the stress of stem cell transplants?

NCT ID NCT06679530

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a daily mindful music listening program is practical and acceptable for patients hospitalized after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. About 35 adults will listen to music for one hour each day using a web-based platform. The study measures how feasible and acceptable the program is, and also looks at quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

mindful music listening

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to improve well-being during long hospital stays after stem cell transplant.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study (35 people) focused only on feasibility, not on health outcomes. It may not show any benefit or be too burdensome for patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hematologic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States