Music as medicine: study tests whether tunes can tame depression
NCT ID NCT06924892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether music therapy sessions could help people with depression feel better and become more resilient. 84 participants aged 8 to 70 with depression took part in weekly music therapy or wellness concerts for three months. Researchers measured changes in depression severity and resilience using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Music therapy (weekly 45-minute sessions for 3 months) and wellness concerts
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, enjoyable way to help manage depression symptoms and improve resilience.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (84 people) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. Music therapy may not work for everyone or replace standard treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Union Square
New York, New York, 10003, United States
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