Music therapy shows promise for easing PMS

NCT ID NCT07217418

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: West Chester University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether music therapy could help college students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Twenty participants were split into three groups: one listened to calming music, one sang, and one played instruments. Researchers measured their brain waves, heart rate, muscle tension, anxiety, and pain before, during, and after the session. The goal was to see if music could help them relax and feel better.

What this could mean

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Active substance: music therapy (listening, singing, instrumental playing)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help manage PMS symptoms like anxiety and pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on self-reported symptoms, which can be subjective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

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MENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

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Locations

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, United States

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