Drumming away pain: music therapy tested for chronic sufferers
NCT ID NCT06600685
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special type of music therapy, called Functionally Oriented Music Therapy (FMT), can improve quality of life for people with long-term muscle and joint pain. Seventy adults with pain lasting at least three months will take part in weekly 20-minute sessions using drums, cymbals, flutes, and balance tools. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can reduce pain, fear of movement, and anxiety while boosting physical and mental well-being.
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Active substance
Functionally oriented music therapy (FMT) - a body-based music therapy using drums, cymbals, flutes, and balance tools
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and improve well-being for people with long-term muscle and joint pain.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small study (70 people) testing a method not yet proven for this condition. The effect may be small or none, and results may not apply to everyone.
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FMT centrum
Eskilstuna, Eskilstuna, 633 42, Sweden