Music as medicine: study tests whether tunes can tame depression
NCT ID NCT06924892
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 39 times
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.
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Locations
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Mount Sinai Union Square
New York, New York, 10003, United States
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
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