Strum away the pain: music therapy tested for chronic back ache

NCT ID NCT06940063

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sharon Wang-Price Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN

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Locations

Texas Woman's University, Department of Music
RECRUITING

Denton, Texas, 76204, United States

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