Music therapy shows promise for easing chemo brain in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07641114
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-week music listening program could help breast cancer patients with memory and thinking problems caused by chemotherapy. 90 women took part, with half listening to self-chosen music daily for at least 20 minutes plus usual care, and the other half receiving usual care alone. The goal was to see if music improved their perceived cognitive function and mood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
music listening program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help breast cancer patients think more clearly during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with no blinding of participants, and the results may not apply to all patients. The effect may be modest or not last long-term.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BREAST CANCER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China