Strum away the pain: music therapy tested for chronic back ache
NCT ID NCT06940063
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether actively making music—like playing an instrument, singing, or songwriting—can help people with chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if it improves thinking, reduces pain sensitivity, lessens pain-related worry, and boosts quality of life. Forty adults with long-term low back pain will attend five sessions over two weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
active music-based intervention (playing an instrument, singing, or songwriting)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, enjoyable way to ease chronic low back pain and improve thinking and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. It also cannot tell if music therapy is better than other treatments.
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Texas Woman's University, Department of Music
RECRUITINGDenton, Texas, 76204, United States
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