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Can music ease anxiety for End-of-Life cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT06345924

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a music therapy program called Meraki for cancer patients receiving palliative care. The goal was to see if three music sessions could improve emotional well-being, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost quality of life. Researchers enrolled 80 patients and measured changes using standard questionnaires. The therapy focused on emotional support, family communication, and helping patients appreciate their abilities.

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
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help cancer patients in palliative care feel less anxious and depressed, and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Music therapy may not work for all patients, and benefits might be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER PALLIATIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Dr. Moliner

    Serra, Valencia, Spain

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