Music therapy tested to lower preterm birth risk in black women

NCT ID NCT05945264

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether a culturally-based live music intervention can reduce stress and lower the risk of preterm birth in pregnant Black women. 142 women in their first trimester will be randomly assigned to either music sessions or a verbal support group. Researchers will measure stress levels and pregnancy duration to see if music has a meaningful impact.

What this could mean

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Active substance

culturally-based live music intervention

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce stress and lower the risk of preterm birth in Black women.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-stage study. The music intervention may not reduce stress or preterm birth more than simply talking. Results may not apply to all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork Presbyterian

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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    Contact

  • Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System

    New York, New York, 10003, United States