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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Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork Presbyterian
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System
New York, New York, 10003, United States