Music as medicine: new study tests tunes for sickle cell relief
NCT ID NCT06853158
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether music therapy can help improve quality of life for people with sickle cell disease. About 90 teens and adults will be split into three groups: in-person music therapy, a mix of in-person and virtual music therapy, or health education sessions. The main goal is to see if running this type of study is practical, not yet to prove the therapy works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-risk, enjoyable way to help people with sickle cell disease feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong
This is a small early feasibility study, not designed to prove music therapy works. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to everyone with sickle cell disease.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Prisma Health Lifespan Comprehensive SCD Program
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGreenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States
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UH Seidman Cancer Center Adult SCD Clinic or UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Anemia Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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